Lot 232
  • 232

A Sèvres soft-paste porcelain Déjeuner du Roi, 18th century, dated 1764

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • Long. du plateau 25 cm., haut. du pot à lait 8 cm., haut du pot à sucre 7,5 cm., haut. de la théière 6 cm., haut. du gobelet 4,5 cm., diam. de la soucoupe 9,5 cm. ; Length of the tray  9 3/4  in., height milk jar 3 1/4  in., height of the sugar bowl 2 3/4  in., height of the teapot 2 1/3  in. Height of the gobelet 1 1/3 in., diam. of the saucer 3 3/4  in.
with polychrome friezes of foliage garlands hold by shells on a red treillis, on a blue background, including an oval tray named plateau du Roi, a Calabre sugar bowl, a three-feet milk jar, a small covered teapot, a small Bouillard gobelet and its saucer, marked with the interlaced letters LL the letter L standing for 1764, the mark of the painter Charles Louis Méreaud

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There are some important wears to the gilding of the edge of the tray, the porcelain is in good overall condition. There are some wears to the gilding of the milk jar, on the upper edge, the handles, the feet, but the porcelain is in good overall condition. There are some important wears to the gilding of the handle of the sugar bowl, of the upper edge and of the foot, but the porcelain is in good overall condition. There is a small chip to the stout of the teapot, and some little wears to the gilding of the foot. There are some important wers to the gilding of the foot of the cup and of the upper edge, but the porcelain is in good overall condition. There is a small chip to the edge of the saucer and some important wears to the gilding.
"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."