A MEISSEN SMALL POTPOURRI VASE AND PIERCED COVER LATE 18TH CENTURY

painted with alternating panels of water birds and puce scale, the cover with painted D 35 / 1160 in black.

The tips of the toes of the putti, seated on the cover, have pinhead chips. There are occasional very minor chips to the edges of the flowers on the cover. There is some very minor rubbing to the gilding overall. 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.

A larger pair of vases of this shape, with two putti on the covers, was sold in these rooms, May 4, 1999, lot 37.