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A STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE SMALL TEAPOT AND COVER AND A JUG, CIRCA 1740
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- height of teapot 4 5/8 in.; height of jug 3 5/8 in.
- 11.7 cm and 9.2 cm
each of octagonal baluster form and molded with various scenes including fable scenes, unicorns, heraldic elements, figures and animals.
Provenance
The teapot and cover: Jonathan Horne Antiques Ltd, London
The jug: Leo Kaplan Ltd., New York
The jug: Leo Kaplan Ltd., New York
Condition
Teapot and cover: The tip of the spout is restored. The teapot is restored and sprayed along the octagonal rim, possibly covering haircrack/s. There is a short approximately 3/4-inch haircrack running down from the mid-point of the foot of the base and turning to the bottom of the teapot. There is an approximate 1 1/2-inch restored area at the rim of the cover, concealing a short haircrack.
Jug: the tip of the spout is restored, the overspray is now partially flaking. Otherwise 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.
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.
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.