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A miniature Sèvres jewelled cup and saucer 1782
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- interlaced Ls enclosing dateletters EE for 1782, unidentified gilder's mark g. or 9 all gilded, cup with incised z or N
- Porcelain
- cup 4.6cm., 1¾in, saucer 10.6cm., 4¼in.
gobelet litron of the fourth size, the green ground decorated with a border of translucent enamel anthemions and, in the centre, a bouquet of flowers, edged with rows of opaque enamel pearls
Provenance
Possibly identifiable as purchased from H. E. Backer Antiques, September 1948, for £25.
Condition
saucer: the jewelled row of pearls in the base has a few missing with a few also slightly damaged.
cup: one translucent orange enamel petal of the flower in one bouquet is missing. In the same bouquet a few minute dots of translucent enamel are also missing.
"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."
"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."