- 747
A Worcester porcelain cream jug, circa 1753-55
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- 10.9cm., 4 1/4 in. long
with scroll handle, moulded in relief with foliate scrollwork cartouches containing famille-rose style flower sprigs, the interior rim painted with an unusual iron-red scrollwork band reserving panels of green diaper,
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 2nd April 1968, lot 84;
Acquired at the above sale by the mother of the present owner.
Acquired at the above sale by the mother of the present owner.
Condition
In overall good appearance and condition. There are faint scattered kiln speckles to the interior, and a lump of frit to area near lower terminal of handle.
"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
A near identical example with this unusual decoration was sold at Bonhams, London, anonymous sale, 23rd April 2008, lot 175.