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A PAIR OF MEISSEN RETICULATED BASKETS CIRCA 1755
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- length 9 1/8 in.
- 23 cm
each applied with colorful flowers garlands suspended from the rim entwined with a turquoise ribbon, traces of crossed swords mark in blue.
Provenance
Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired at auction in London, 1914
Condition
Several very minor chips to the edges of flowers and bows.
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar pair of reticulated baskets were sold at Sotheby's, London, November 8, 1999, lot 229.