Lot 24
  • 24

A Meissen gold-mounted apple-form scent bottle circa 1760

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • gold, porcelain
  • height 2 7/8 in.
  • 7.4 cm
painted on the front and reverse with a couple and their little girl in a rural landscape beneath the green trellis border.

Provenance

Property from the Estate of Sarah Jane Pansa, Sotheby's New York, November 8, 1985, lot 168

Condition

Please note that the porcelain has not been examined beneath the mounts. Although the twig is gold, it appears that the chain is gilt-metal. The visible porcelain is in good condition.
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.
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