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A Vienna cup and saucer, late 18th century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
painted with a profile of a gentleman and a lady depicting fashionable hairstyles titled 'Petit Maitre en grecque.', and 'Coiffure à perles', script titles in gilding underneath, with gilded scroll borders at rims, shield marks in underglaze-blue, impressed numeral 2 to saucer,
Provenance
The collection of Baron Lionel Nathan de Rothschild (paper label to base), the collection of whom was sold at Sotheby's London, 21st April 1937.
Literature
A similar cup and saucer decorated with the subject of hairstyles of the 1770's depicting the 'Cadogan' and 'Herisson a boucles detachees' wigs is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York, acc. no. 1976.71.22,.23.
Condition
In generally good condition, with some wear to gilding at rims, and script title of saucer only.
"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."