- 227
A Sèvres blue-ground cup and saucer (Gobelet 'Calabre' et soucoupe) circa 1769
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letter q and painter's mark ch in blue
- the saucer: 15.8cm., 16 1/4 in.; the cup: 8cm., 3 1/8 in. high
painted by Étienne-Jean Chabry with scenes of pastoral lovers in landscape settings after Boucher and Fragonard, respectively, within double wavy gilt border reserved against the blue ground, the rims with similar gilt wavy borders enclosing a band of foliage on a seeded ground, the reverse of the saucer with a gilt band of entwined foliage enclosing alternating dotted patterns over a line border
Condition
the rim of the saucer with a restored chip (circa 5cm. by 1cm.) and some black specking to the glaze of the reverse, very light scratching to the painting, 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."