Lot 659
  • 659

Five Staffordshire white salt-glazed stoneware sauceboats Circa 1750-60

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • Length of largest: 7 5/8 in.
  • 19.4 cm
Comprising: two footed examples, each raised on three paw feet, one moulded with scrolling foliage and the other with figures adapted from William Hogarth's "A Midnight Modern Conversation"; two graduated examples moulded with dot and star diaperwork and another 'landskip' sauceboat.

Condition

The 'landskip' sauceboat has been broken in half and glued back with an associated triangular break at the rim, which has also been glued back. The larger example with the basketweave mold and foliate scrolls has a tiny chip to the edge of the lower terminal of the handle; the smaller example is in good condition. The floral footed example has some very minor discoloration and the figural footed sauceboat has an approximate 1 by 2 inch section at the rim, which includes one foot, broken and glued back.
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.