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A Longton Hall melon tureen and cover circa 1755
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height 4 3/4 in.
- 12.1 cm
raised on three leaf-form feet, the cover with a stem-form knop.
Condition
The cover has been broken in half, with two further smaller breaks to the rim at either end, all of which has been restored back; the knop has a related restored break to the stem. There is a 4 1/2 x 1 3/4- in. curved section broken out of the side of the tureen, which has been neatly restored back, and a minor 1 1/2-in. vertical haircrack to the rim. The repairs are museum type restorations, which are neatly done and not readily apparent on the exterior of the tureen.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar melon tureen and cover is illustrated by William Bemrose in Longton Hall Porcelain, cl. pl. III, cat no. 1. A melon tureen similar to the present example, from the Collection of Josephine and Walter Buhl Ford, was sold in these rooms, October 6, 2006, lot 283.