- 367
A cased continental porcelain cabaret service, late 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain, wood
- the tray, 39cm., 15 1/4 in. wide, the case 51cm., 20 1/8 in. wide x 41cm., 16 1/8 in. deep
each piece painted with cartouches of Watteauesque figures in landscapes within gilded scrollwork frames, alternating with panels of flower sprays reserved on a black ground, comprising; a rectangular tray, a coffee pot and cover, a teapot and cover, a milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, two spoons, and two coffee cups and saucers, cancelled crossed swords marks and crossed arrow marks in underglaze-blue, the tray with AR mark in underglaze-blue, various impressed and incised numerals
Condition
One saucer with re-stuck chip section at rim and associated hairline crack, the sugar bowl cover extensively restored, flat chip to rim of teapot.
"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."