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A Meissen teabowl and saucer circa 1745
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- saucer 12.5cm., 5in.diam.
painted after Rugendas with battle scenes with European and Turkish soldiers on horseback, the teabowl also with a scene of a camp, within gilt scroll and shell cartouches oulined in black, the ground with scattered holzschnitt Blumen inside a border of gilt foliate scrolls, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, gilder's letter h to saucer
Provenance
Dr.Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent.
Literature
E.Caviglia (1992), pp. 130-133
Condition
small area of wear to lower right corner of scene on saucer. Minor wear elsewhere.
"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."