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A Meissen oval sugar box and cover circa 1735
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, gilt numeral 55. to cover, the box with impressed Dreher's mark for Gottfried Bergmann
- 12.7cm., 5in. across
the box painted with a continuous Kauffahrtei scene of merchants and their wares in an estuary setting with numerous ships in the distance, the cover with two similar scenes, enclosed by a gilt scrollwork border and surmounted by a rabbit finial (small flat rim chip to cover, some scattered minor flaking to gilding)
Provenance
With Albert Amor, London
Condition
Cover has a ¼in. shallow chip to the edge and some very small patches of wear to the gilding.
Box - good condition. There are two very minor firing hair cracks across the foot rim, otherwise in good condition.
"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."