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A Sèvres cup and saucer (gobelet étrusque) circa 1794-1800
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Sèvres R.F. mark in blue, painter's mark: ermine, gilder's mark I.N. for Jean Chauvaux le jeune in purple
- 8cm., 3 1 / 8 in.
painted by Cyprien Julien Hyrel de Choisy, with blue, white and red flower swags enclosing a oak-leaf swag against a yellow ground band, the beau blue border with gilt flowers, a tricolor ribbon embellishing the laurel wreath; one handle restored
Condition
Top half of one handle restored and re-gilt, shallow foot rim chip (ca. 1cm), extending to the edge, very minor flaking to the gilding.
"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."