- 653
A porcelain tête-à-tête service, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, circa 1830s
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- height of coffee pot: 23cm, 9in; diameter of tray: 38cm, 15in.
comprising: coffee pot, tea pot, covered sugar bowl, circular tray and two cups and saucers, decorated in neoclassical style, with scratched marks
Condition
Circular Tray: there is minnor wear to the guilding especially to the central rossete and surrounding beaded border; Otherwise in good condition, consistent with age.
Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl: in apparent good condition.
Two cups and saucers: there is minor wear to the gilding especially on the cavettos of the saucers; otherwise in good overall condition consistent with age.
An attractive set, in good overall 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."