A SET OF TWELVE FRANKENTHAL ORNITHOLOGICAL PLATES CIRCA 1765-70

each colorfully painted in the center with birds perched on branches or rockwork within the 'Wittelbach'-border rim interrupted by four gilt scroll-edged floral panels, crowned CT marks, three above a letter A.

Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede

All in generally good condition, except: One plate with an approximate 1/4-inch chip to the rim edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

These plates are from a group of Frankenthal wares made as either additions or replacements for the 222-piece Sèvres porcelain dinner service presented by Louis XV to Carl Theodor, the elector of the Palatinate, in 1760, a dish from which is illustrated by Pierre Verlet et al in Sèvres, p. 207, pl. 41. A similar pair of plates were sold in these rooms, October 11, 1995, lot 219.