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A Meissen porcelain sugar box and cover circa 1723-25
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 11.2cm, 4 3/8 in long
painted with Chinoiserie scenes including a reclining courtesan with fan, separated by indianische Blumen, the cover with further figures feeding birds and animals within gilt lambrequin and red fungus borders, K.P.M.mark in underglaze blue, each piece with gilder's mark 14
Provenance
Dr Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent
Literature
E. Caviglia (1992), pp.104-107
Condition
Very shallow chip to outer rim of box, approx.0.5cm .square.Very minor nciks to inner rim. Cover with minor wear to gilding.
"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."