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A Meissen porcelain chinoiserie teapot and cover 1723-1724
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- 11.5cm, 4 1/2 in high
of squat globular form, the curved spout with moulded mask terminal, each side painted with a chinoiserie scene with two figures, inside an iron-red and gilt srcoll cartouche filled with Böttger lustre, the shoulder with a band of gilt Laub-und-Bandelwerk, the spout, handle and cover painted with indianische Blumen and a bird, K.P.M and crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue (small chip to knop and tip of spout)
Provenance
Dr.Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent
Literature
E. Caviglia (1992), pp.108-111.
Condition
Small chip and two minor nicks to edge of knop.Minor chip to tip of spout.Very 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."