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A Sèvres teapot and cover circa 1755-60
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- interlaced LL monogram and painter's mark of an ampersand, interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letter F and painter's mark N in blue
- 10.5cm., 4 1/8 in. and 10cm., 4in.
painted on each side with a large bird set in a landscape vignette, blue-line and gilt dash borders, the cover with three birds in flight and a flower finial; together with a Sèvres green-ground teapot, circa 1758-59, each side reserved with a shaped panel painted by François-Joseph Aloncle with birds perched on branches in a landscape vignette, within a gilt foliate scrollwork and floral cartouche, the spout with a bird in flight, gilt-edged rims
Condition
the first with some wear to the gilding, the cover with a restored chip to rim (3cm x 0.5cm) a flat chip to the uderside of the rim (0.8cm x 0.4cm) and a chip to the finial
"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."