Lot 226
  • 226

A Sèvres rectangular tray circa 1760-61

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • interlaced L's enclosing date letter H for 1760-61, painter's mark of a dagger for Etienne Evans
  • Porcelain
  • 18cm., 7in.
plateau tiroir à jours, the sides pierced, decorated with a pale turquoise petit vert ground reserved with a cockerel and family in a landscape painted by Evans

Provenance

Formerly Lord Barnard collection according to labels on base

Condition

A section, 5.5cm wide, of the lower left side of the pierced gallery adjoining the bottom left corner has been broken out and restored. There is some scratching to the glaze visible in the 'sky' of the reserve. There is a very small chip to the lower right pointed corner of the raised pierced gallery.
"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."