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Caisse à fleurs en porcelaine tendre de Sèvres nommée cuvette Courteille du XVIIIe siècle, vers 1760-1763
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- porcelain
- Haut. 13 cm, long. 24 cm
- Height 5 in; width 9 1/2 in
de la troisième grandeur de forme ovale reposant sur quatre pieds dont deux en forme de volute, les anses formées de feuillage et piastres en relief, décor polychrome sur fond vert sur la face d’un amour assis sur un nuage tenant une flèche et une guirlande de fleurs dans une réserve cernée de motifs rocaille en or, le revers décoré d’un bouquet de fleurs, filet dentelé or sur le bord supérieur ; trace de marque : LL entrelacés, sans lettre-date ; (éclats à l’extrémité de deux pieds)
Provenance
Ancienne collection du baron James de Rothschild, vente M° Rheims et Laurin, Palais Galliera, le 1er décembre 1966, lot 59
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition.
As stated in the catalogue, there are chips to the end of front and back left feet.There are minor surface scratches inside the cuvette.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Il peut s’agir de la cuvette Courteille vendue par la manufacture de Sèvres à un acheteur anonyme le 15 mars 1764 au prix de 258 livres et dont la décoration est décrite « verd enfans » (arch. Sèvres cité de la céramiques, registre Vy 3 f° 2).