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A Loosdrecht porcelain part-drinking service, circa 1774-84
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
delicately painted in puce monochrome with flower sprays and scattered sprigs with gilded rims, comprising a teapot and cover, a slop bowl, five coffee cups, four teacups and nine saucers, M: oL. marks in underglaze-blue, incised M:OL. marks and various numerals
Condition
In good condition, with only typical scattered flakes of gilding loss to rims.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The short lived but productive Loosdrecht porcelain factory was founded in 1774 by the Vicar Johannes De Mol in the town of Oud-Loodrecht in the provence of Utrecht. Like most of Europe, De Mol was fascinated by the secret recipe of 'true porcelain', and the factory provided his poor parishioners and the unemployed with a form of work. The mark M.O.L can either be interpreted as the Vicar's name or as the abbreviation of Manufacture Oude Loosdrecht.