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A MEISSEN PORCELAIN TEAPOT AND COVER |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- circa 1745
painted with vignettes of figures after Watteau, blue crossed swords mark and gilder's marks S. to both pieces, 10cm. high, 3 7/8 in.; a Meissen cup and saucer painted with figures in landscape, restored rim chip to cup, another cup, similar, painted with figures in a shell and foliage cartouche, a saucer painted with figures and two later cups, covers and stands, painted outside the factory (12)
Condition
Teapot and cover, some rubbing to the gilt border and rims, minute chipping to footrim, probably from manufacture. Cup and saucer en suite with a small filled rim chip to cup. Cup, without underglaze blue mark, generally in good order. Saucer in good order. The two later cups, covers and stands with minute chipping to petals of finials, overall in good order.
"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
LITERATURE
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1825-36, p.32; [possibly part], 'State Bedroom / A Dejuné set of fine old Dresden China beautifully painted in figures by Watteau consisting of a Plateau, Teapot & cover, sugar basin & cover and two coffee cups & saucers';
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.119; [possibly part] 'State Bedroom / Sevre china sugar bowl and cover teapot two cups and saucers'
Anon, Ombersley Court Contents Inventory, circa 1825-36, p.32; [possibly part], 'State Bedroom / A Dejuné set of fine old Dresden China beautifully painted in figures by Watteau consisting of a Plateau, Teapot & cover, sugar basin & cover and two coffee cups & saucers';
M. H. Blutley, Ombersley Court, Inventories of Heirlooms, 1863, p.119; [possibly part] 'State Bedroom / Sevre china sugar bowl and cover teapot two cups and saucers'