A SEVRES BLEU NOUVEAU-GROUND ECUELLE, COVER AND STAND 1782

(écuelle rond tournée et plateau ovale) each piece reserved with kidney-shaped gilt-edged panels painted with a colorful flower basket, the rim edge with gilt vine-leaf and foliate borders, the écuelle and cover applied with gilt heightened twig handles, the écuelle and stand with interlaced L's and painter's mark for François-Marie Barrat in purple in the écuelle and blue in the stand, both with gilder's mark for Jean-Pierre Boulanger in blue enamel, écuelle with date letter mark EE in purple, both with incised numerals or letters.

Sold, Christie's, New York, May 23, 1995, lot 30
G. Winthrop Brown, New Hampshire

Some occasional very minor wear to gilding especially around the rims and edges.
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.