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Lot 1484
  • 1484

An assembled porcelain and earthenware lettuce leaf-molded part dinner service modern

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
comprising: two tureens and covers, a circular platter, four circular deep dishes in sizes, three graduated leaf-shaped oblong dishes, three graduated square salad bowls, a large circular salad bowl, a square bowl, a small square bowl, a small saucer and stand, a small sauce tureen and fixed stand, twelve dinner plates, twelve salts and a jar and cover, some with impressed W mark or printed TRADE "LETTUCE LEAF" mark for Wannopee. 47 pieces.

Condition

Two tureens and covers: The pale green one with some very minor and occasional glaze chips and crazing; the cover has been broken into multiple pieces and restored back. The darker green one has three small chips to the edges of the leaves on the cover; the tureen also has three chips, measuring up to 1/2-inch, to the edges of the leaves and further several small chips and some flaking to the enamels to the flange. Circular platter: Good condition. Four circular deep dishes in sizes: All with some very minor and occasional chips or glaze chips to the edges. One of the smaller dishes has some restoration to the rim edges possibly covering chips or haircracks; the restoration extends to the center of the dish. The other has several short haircracks running down the rim. One of the larger dishes has an approximate 3-inch long haircrack running down the rim. The other one is in good condition. Three graduated leaf-shaped oblong dishes: The larger one has some very minor discolored crazing to the center. The medium-sized one has some very minor speckling and very few areas where the glaze has flaked off. The small one is in good condition. Three graduated square salad bowls: The largest has some crazing and two very small rim chips and very minor flaking to the enamels along the rim. There is a 1/2-inch to one corner and a 1/8-inch chip to another corner. The medium-sized one has discolored crazing, several small chips to the rim edge and very minor flaking to the green enamels. The smallest has discolored crazing, several small rim chips and two small chips to one corner. A large circular salad bowl: Has some chipping or minor glaze chips along the rim edge. There is an approximate 4-inch long haircrack running down from the rim edge at the stem of the lettuce. There us sine minor speckling in the center. Square bowl: in good condition Small square bowl: has one small flat chip to the rim and two minuscule rim chips; there is some minor discolored crazing to the interior. Small saucer and stand: The saucer has an approximate 1-inch long area at the rim edge that has some chipping and discolored crazing overall. The stand is in good condition. Small sauce tureen and fixed stand: There is chips and glaze chips along the edges; otherwise in good condition. Twelve dinner plates: All with some minor and occasional rubbing or flaking to the enamels. Nine plates with few, very small rim chips. Twelve salts: Five with varying degrees of discolored crazing. Jar and cover: 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.