- 417
A set of five Tournai porcelain plates, circa 1770
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
- each approximately 24.2cm., 9 1/2 in. diam.
probably Hague decorated in the Lyncker workshop, with vignettes of birds in landscape within a wrythen-moulded border, reserving gilt floral cartouches enclosing flower sprays, gilt edged borders, crossed swords and two dot marks in blue,
Condition
One plate with flat chip to rim edge. Otherwise in generally good condition, some minor stacking wear consistent with age.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
RELATED LITERATURE
J. Lemaire, "Les décors d'oiseaux à la manufacture de Tournai", exh. cat., Des porcelaines et des oiseaux, Tournai, 1994, p. 154, fig. 181 for a discussion of the use of the blue crossed swords mark at Tournai.
J. Lemaire, "Les décors d'oiseaux à la manufacture de Tournai", exh. cat., Des porcelaines et des oiseaux, Tournai, 1994, p. 154, fig. 181 for a discussion of the use of the blue crossed swords mark at Tournai.