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A PAIR OF VIENNA PORCELAIN MONTEITHS CIRCA 1765
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- length 14 in.
- 35.5 cm
each painted with colorful flower arrangements around the body beneath the gilt-edged wavy rim alternately suspending floral swags and purple ribbons, shield mark in underglaze-blue, incised N.
Provenance
A. S. Drey, Munich
Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1916
Condition
One monteith has an extended haircrack, probably firing related, running across and along the inner footrim for approximately 6 inches and running upwards on either side to just beneath the lower body of the monteith. There is a related 1/4-inch chip to the footrim.
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.