AN ENGLISH CREAMWARE RETICULATED OVAL CHESTNUT BASKET, COVER AND STAND CIRCA 1800

each piece painted with colorful sprays and sprigs of flowers, the knop of the cover modelled as a putto kneeling over a basket of flowers, the stand with a gilt anchor mark.

Restored chips to the handles. Otherwise, in generally 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.

Similar undecorated examples of chestnut baskets and covers with the same distinctive knop are illustrated in Peter Walton, Creamware and other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds, pp. 136 and 137, no. 539, 544, and 546. A similar pair of baskets, covers and stands, from the Collection of Patricia Kluge, was sold by Sotheby's at Albermarle House in Charlottesville, Virginia, June 9, 2003, lot 491.