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A SET OF TWELVE MINTONS PATE-SUR-PATE DINNER PLATES 1926
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 10 1/4 in.
- 26 cm
each decorated around the rim in white slip and raised gilding with a border of alternating pale-blue ground panels of nymphs or stylized foliate motifs, printed gilt crowned MINTONS globe mark, retailer's mark for TIFFANY & CO. NEW YORK and MADE IN ENGLAND, impressed MINTONS and date year cypher for 1926, pattern number H.3696.
Condition
Two plates are completely sprayed and it is difficult to determine the exact nature of the underlying damage. One has an extensive crack in the cavetto area; the ends of the crack are extending approximately 1 to 2 inches towards the gilt and pate-sur-pate borders.
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.