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A Continental faïence asparagus box and cover mid-18th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- length 6 3/4 in.
- 17.1 cm
probably French.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, April 23, 1974, lot 126a
Sotheby's New York, Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, November 21, 2014, lot 486
Sotheby's New York, Property from the Collection of Mrs. Paul Mellon, November 21, 2014, lot 486
Condition
Box - has a restored 1 inch haircrack and rim chip mid-way along one side of the rim. There are also several small retouched / restored chips and / or flakes to the asparagus tips and stalk ends. Cover - has been in half and restored back together. Small restored chips to asparagus tips and stalk ends. The restoration is well done but beginning to discolor.
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.
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.