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A STAFFORDSHIRE AGATEWARE FLUTED JAR AND COVER AND A MILK JUG AND COVER CIRCA 1750-60
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height of jar 6 in.
- 15.2 cm
the cover of the jar with a kylin knop, and the jug raised on three lion mask feet, its cover with a bird knop. Some restoration and minor chips.
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Warren Baker, sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, April 13, 1984, lot 473
Condition
The jar and cover:
At least four restored cracks, on one side of the jar, from the rim to the foot with adjacent further cracks in the area of the shoulder. The cover has been broken in three pieces and well restored back together
The milk jug and cover:
In generally good condition, the bird knop has been extensively restored, the cover itself has some spray from the knop's restoration, but appears to be 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.
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.