Lot 56
  • 56

A Sèvres rectangular tray (plateau carré corbeille à jour) dated 1759

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • interlaced LL, letter-date G, painter's mark or a comma
  • 16.8cm. across, 6¾in.
painted by Charles Louis Méreaud Le Jeune, with a large colourful flower bouquet in the centre and sprigs of flowers in each corner, within gilt rocaille cartouches, in between trellis-shaped fields of blue, white and gilt triangles, the pierced shaped border with blue palmettes and gilt rim; chip to outside of rim

Provenance

Sold Paris, Etude Tajan, Hotel George V, 28th November 1995, lot 136

Condition

Chip to outside of one corner (ca. 1cm), otherwise in very good condition with minor scratches to enamels.
"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.
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