A RARE CHELSEA PORCELAIN CARP TUREEN STAND CIRCA 1755

naturalistically molded with several large overlapping leaves resting in a basket painted with scattered small flower sprigs.

Sold, Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, Wiltshire, November 25, 1993, lot 425

Good condition apart from three extremely minor 1/8-in. or less shallow chips to the underside of the rim, some typlical light scattered speckling to the glaze and some very minor spots of wear to the enamels on the high points of the molded leaves.
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.

A dish of this model serving as the stand for a carp is illustrated by F. Severn Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain, The Red Anchor Wares, pl. 40, fig. 81, who indicates that these tureens and stands are mentioned on at least nine occasions in the 1755 and 1756 Chelsea sale Catalogues in entries such as no. 90 from the First Day's sale, Monday, March 10, 1755: "Two exceedingly fine carps, and two fine dishes to ditto". A similar dish, from the Estate of Anita O'Keeffe Young, was sold at Sotheby's in New York, October 10, 1985, lot 80.