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A VINCENNES BLEU CÉLESTE TEACUP AND SAUCER 1753/54
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height of cup 2 5/8 in.
- 6.7 cm
(gobelet 'Herbert' et soucoupe) each piece painted with a bleu céleste scalloped border edged with tooled gilt floral garlands and issuing colorful flower swags, interlaced L's, date letter A for 1753-54 and fleur-de-lis mark for Vincent Taillandier in blue enamel, the cup incised 4 and .d..
Condition
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar cup and saucer from the Robert S. Pirie Collection was sold at Christie's, New York, May 5, 1999, lot 28.