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A Naples porcelain part-service, early 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
painted with flower sprays and small sprigs, comprising: 22 plates, 24.7cm., 9 3/4 in. diameter;
8 soup plates, 23cm., 9in. diameter;
a circular dish, 30cm., 11 7/8 in. diameter;
and two square shaped dishes, 29cm., 11 3/8 in. wide,
crowned N marks in underglaze-blue, incised marks to inside edge of footrims
8 soup plates, 23cm., 9in. diameter;
a circular dish, 30cm., 11 7/8 in. diameter;
and two square shaped dishes, 29cm., 11 3/8 in. wide,
crowned N marks in underglaze-blue, incised marks to inside edge of footrims
Condition
Overall there is some typical surface scratching and rubbing to enamels consistent with use.
There are 5 plates with a rim chip. 5 plates with glaze crazing to front and back and there are other pieces where there are minor scattered areas of glaze crazing. 1 plate with a hairline crack. 1 soup plate with a rim chip. The pieces have un-glazed rims which in some cases has resulted in some scattered patches of staining to the ceramic body.
"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."