Lot 37
  • 37

FIVE SÈVRES COFFEE CANS AND SAUCERS CIRCA 1770-73

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
  • diameter of saucers 5 3/8 in.
  • 13.7 cm
each finely painted with scattered flower sprays, interlaced L's enclosing U or R in underglaze-blue and painter's marks for François Binet, François-Marie Barrat, François-Joseph Aloncle or François-Michel Dusolle.

Condition

In good condition, except: cups: one has a small shallow chip to the edge of footrim, another has a small area of abrasion at the footrim, most likely firing-related. 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.
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