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A Sèvres milk jug (pot à lait 'à trois pieds') circa 1770
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- interlaced LL monograms, date letter R and painter's mark in purple; interlaced LL monograms
- 9.2cm, 3 6/8 in. and 9.5cm., 3¾in.
painted by Noël with flower swags, gilt scrollwork and trellis panes against a beau bleu ground, together with another Sèvres milk jug, possibly painted by A.-V. Vielliard with a landscape vignette depicting a basket, an overturned pot and a hat within a gilt border reserved against a pale blue pointillé ground, gilt flowers and leaves around the handle
Condition
the first with a firing crack to the left of the handle (circa 1cm) and another one to the spout (circa 1cm); the second with a very light firing crack in the spout area (circa 5mm)
"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."