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A Meissen octagonal cup and saucer circa 1735
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- saucer 13.5cm. wide
each painted with Kauffahrtei scenes within a gilt, iron-red and purple scroll and foliate cartouche, the interior of the cup and underside of the saucer with Kakiemon style indianische Blumen, gilt formal and foliate borders, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue, gilder's letter D, (some wear to gilding)
Provenance
Dr.Tonio and May von Riedemann
Thence by descent
Literature
E.Caviglia (1992), pp.122-125
Condition
Cup with extensive wear to gilding to interior border.Some overall 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."