Lot 450
  • 450

A Sèvres soft-paste porcelain part service, 18th century, dated 1771

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Long. du plateau 37 cm., haut. de la théière 10,5 cm., haut. du gobelet 6,5 cm., diam. de la soucoupe 14 cm. ; Length of the tray 14 1/2  in., height of the teapot 4 1/2  in., height of the gobelet 2 1/2  in., diam. of the saucer 5 1/2  in.
including a lozenge tray with handles, a covered Calabre teapot, a Bouillard gobelet and its saucer, with polychrom scenes of docks, on a bleu nouveau ground with golden foliate garlands, marked with the interlaced letters LL, the letter S standing for 1771, and the mark of the painter Morin

Condition

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. There is a minute chip to the stout of the 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."