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An extensive French porcelain armorial part-dinner and tea service, late 19th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, wood - other
painted by Paris decorator Jaquel, the dinnerware with a turquoise-ground border reserving the Thurn und Taxis coat of arms, the teawares with Watteauesque figures and putti amongst clouds, the saucers with musical trophies, comprising;
143 dinner plates, 25.5cm, 10 1/8 in. diam.;
89 soup plates, 24.9cm., 9 7/8 in. diam.,
4 shaped-oval two-handle sauce tureens on integral stands, 25cm., 9 3/4 in. wide;
4 shaped-oval dishes, 25.5cm., 10in. wide;
and 56 coffee cups and 61 saucers,
most with script mark Jaquel/ rue de la Paix/ Paris/ 3,
together with 78 dinner plates, 25.5cm., 10in. diam. painted in Sevres-style with vignettes of figures and putti in landscape, with three cartouches of flowers at the rims, pseudo-sevres marks, with two brass-mounted two-handled oak travelling chests, with fitted interiors, 70cm., 27 1/2 in. high, 88cm., 34 1/2 in. wide, 57cm., 22 1/2 in. deep
143 dinner plates, 25.5cm, 10 1/8 in. diam.;
89 soup plates, 24.9cm., 9 7/8 in. diam.,
4 shaped-oval two-handle sauce tureens on integral stands, 25cm., 9 3/4 in. wide;
4 shaped-oval dishes, 25.5cm., 10in. wide;
and 56 coffee cups and 61 saucers,
most with script mark Jaquel/ rue de la Paix/ Paris/ 3,
together with 78 dinner plates, 25.5cm., 10in. diam. painted in Sevres-style with vignettes of figures and putti in landscape, with three cartouches of flowers at the rims, pseudo-sevres marks, with two brass-mounted two-handled oak travelling chests, with fitted interiors, 70cm., 27 1/2 in. high, 88cm., 34 1/2 in. wide, 57cm., 22 1/2 in. deep
Condition
For a service of this size it is generally in good condition and appearance.
Of the dinner plates, two have a chip to the rim. Some minor areas of 'blooming' to the turquoise border on six plates.
Of the soup plates, one with two rim chips, six with a single rim chip.
Of the four shaped oval dishes, one with an area of wear to the turquoise border.
Of the coffee cups, seven have a form of repair or restoration, four are cracked and one has a chipped handle. Two saucers are cracked.
"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."