Lot 252
  • 252

A pair of Moustiers faïence confituriers mid-18th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • pottery
  • heights 4 1/8 in.
  • 10.5 cm
each painted with floral garlands suspending from the rim edge and with a grotesque mask handle on either side.

Condition

There is some minor and typical chipping and /or glaze chipping along the upper rim edge and the edge of the base, some of which have been painted over. One has an approximate 3/4-inch chip to the rim, a very small flat chip to the base and another small chip to the rim of the base. The other also has a small chip to the edge of base. Otherwise in good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

An example of this form is illustrated in Jacques Mompeut, Les faïences de Moustiers, p. 51, where on the opposite page, the author states that the form is 'pot à usages divers, ou confiturier' [pot for different uses or jam pot].