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A Meissen porcelain yellow-ground milk jug and cover, a teabowl and saucer circa 1740-45
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- milk jug: 15cm, 6in
each painted with figures in rustic landscape within gilt bordered quatrelobe panels, the interior of the bowl also with a rustic scene within iron-red double-line circles, the bowl and saucer with elaborate gilt scrollwork rims, the spout, finial and handle of the milk jug picked out in gilding, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue and gilder's mark 42 and H
Provenance
Dr Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent.
Condition
some wear to gilding overall, enamel of saucer also worn, finial of milk jug restored
"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."