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A Meissen part-dinner service, circa 1765-70
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- the stands: 44.7cm., 17 5/8 in. wide
each piece brightly painted with a vignette of shepherds and shepherdesses in a landscape within a green-mosaik band border edged in gilt foliate scrolls, comprising 2 large tureens, covers and stands, (the stands: 44.7cm., 17 5/8 in. wide), 10 soup plates, (22.5cm., 8 7/8 in. diam.), 1 plate, (23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. diam.), 2 small oval sauceboat stands, (21.8cm., 8 5/8 in. wide), 3 five sided scalloped-edged dishes, (23.9cm. diam., 9 3/8 in. diam.), 2 small five sided scalloped-edged dishes, (19cm., 7 1/2 in. diam.), 2 large dishes, (30.5cm., 12. in. diam.), and 3 large dishes, (33.5cm., 13 1/4 in. diam.), crossed swords and dot marks in underglaze-blue, various impressed marks.
Condition
The service is overall in very good condition, one of the large dishes has a hairline crack to the rim, and one of the putti finials on a tureen cover has been repaired at the terminal.
"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."