- 715
German fayence blue and white two-handled bowl and cover First half 18th century
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Length across handles: 11 in.
- 28 cm
Painted with alternating Chinoiserie and floral panels.
Provenance
Collection of Lord Leighton of Stretton, reputedly sold at Christie's, Manson & Woods, July, 8th, 1896, bearing label
Condition
There is some typical chipping along the rim edges of the cover, finial and bowl. There is a 3 by 3 inch triangular section on the side broken off and cleanly glued back; there are associated small losses in the glaze along the breaklines and there is an associated haircrack issuing from the break. There is another approximate 2-inch haircrack running parallel to the side below the straineer spout in the interior.
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.