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A Du Paquier Tankard with parcel-gilt mounts, circa 1730-35
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- 12.7cm., 5 in. high
of cylindrical form, painted with sprays of European flowers beneath an iron-red, puce and gilt foliate border, silvered line border to inner rim, scroll thumbpiece and handle mount,
Provenance
With Röbbig, Munich
Literature
Elisabeth Sturm-Bednarczyk (HG.), Claudius Innocentius du Paquier, Weiner Porzellan der Frühzeit 1718-44, 1994, p. 77, no. 86
Comparative Literature
A related tankard with silver-gilt mounts with Vienna hallmarks (1720-36; figure 2 for the 1720s legible) and Europäische decoration is in the collection of MAK - Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst/ Gegenwartskunst, Vienna, inv. no. Ke. 3921, see Mereditch Chilton and Claudius Lehner-Jobst, Fired by Passion, Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier, 2009, Vol. III, p. 1259, no. 168; J. F. Hayward, Viennese Porcelain of the Du Paquier Period, 1952, pl. 45.
Comparative Literature
A related tankard with silver-gilt mounts with Vienna hallmarks (1720-36; figure 2 for the 1720s legible) and Europäische decoration is in the collection of MAK - Österreichisches Museum für angewandte Kunst/ Gegenwartskunst, Vienna, inv. no. Ke. 3921, see Mereditch Chilton and Claudius Lehner-Jobst, Fired by Passion, Vienna Baroque Porcelain of Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier, 2009, Vol. III, p. 1259, no. 168; J. F. Hayward, Viennese Porcelain of the Du Paquier Period, 1952, pl. 45.
Condition
Metal pin to hinged cover is lacking. Minor wear to silver-gilding. Minor surface scratches and wear to gilding.
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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."