A SEVRES PALE BLUE-BORDERED DEJEUNER 1784

each piece painted with alternating small panels of pink roses in landscapes and pansy sprigs suspending trailing floral garlands, comprising: a two-handled shaped oval tray, a footed milk jug, a sugar bowl and cover, and two coffee cans and saucers, interlaced L's, date letters gg and painter's mark for Jean-Charles Sioux in blue enamel, incised numerals. 8 pieces.

Sold, Christie's, Monaco, June 12, 1990, lot 84
Sold, Christie's, New York, November 16, 1999, lot 258

Tray: generally good condition. Milk jug: the handle has been broken and restored, with regilding extending into the adjacent rim edge. Some minor slight wear to the gilding of the rim. Sugar bowl and cover: there is a tiny pinhead chip and some minor wear to the gilding of the rim of the bowl; the cover is in good condition. Coffee cans and saucers: some minor slight wear to the gilding of the rim and foot of each cup; otherwise generally 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.