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A Meissen purple-ground cup and saucer circa 1740-45
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- dish: 15.5cm, 6 in long
the cup reserved with two quatrelobe panels painted with river and lakeside scenes, the interior with another riverside scene within iron-red circles, the handle picked out in gilding, the saucer with a landscape scene within iron-red circle, together with a shaped oval purple-ground sweetmeat dish, reserved with a quatrelobe riverside scene borded in gilding, underglaze blue crossed swords marks
Provenance
Dr. Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Condition
some wear to gilt rim
"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."