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A Meissen tête-à-tête, circa 1760-65
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- the tray 32.5cm., 12 3/4 in. wide
painted with cartouches of putti amongst clouds, the tray with a large cartouche of Flora and Zephyr within tooled gilt borders, reserved upon a dark blue ground, comprising a tray, a teapot and cover, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, two tea cups and saucers and two coffee cups, crossed swords and dot marks in underglaze-blue, various letters in underglaze blue including W. B., KA. F., incised and impressed letters and numerals,
Condition
Teapot, chip to flange - porcelain chip surviving but loose, minute chips to flower bud finial; Sugar bowl, minute chips to flower bud finial; Jug, hairline crack to rim; One saucer with flat chip to rim; One cup with two sections re-stuck at rim.
"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."