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A Sèvres coffee can and saucer, circa 1765-70
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
gobelet `litron’ et soucoupe, of the third size, painted with fruit and flower sprays within gilt foliage borders, reserved on a green ground with gilt dentil rims, interlaced LL marks in blue, painter's mark to can for Pierre-Théodore Buteux (active as a painter and gilder from 1765-84), incised marks BP and a square to can, SP(?) to saucer
Literature
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1901, p.118, Decorative China in Lady Lothian's Room; ‘Sevres china cup & saucer, green ground with flowers in panels'
Condition
Both pieces in overall good appearance and condition.
The saucer with two faint surface scratches to central well.
"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."