Lot 174
- 174
Property of a European Royal Family, Two Ludwigsburg cabinet cups and saucers, 1806-1816
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
one painted with named views of Weilburg and Sayn within square gilt frames, the cup on three gilt paw feet with gilt bird handle, gilt crowned FR monogram, the other, a mourning cup and saucer, the cup painted with a silhouette portrait of Frederick William, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg (1768-1816) and gilt inscription Die Liebe ist unster blich wie die Seele, the saucer with the dates of his birth and death and a pictogram [tempus fugit] within a circular gilt frame and captioned Wiedersehen, stencilled crowned FR monogram
Provenance
Henriette Princess of Nassau Weilburg (1797-1829) who married Archduke Karl of Austria, Duke of Teschen (1771-1847) in 1815.
Their eldest son Archduke Albrecht of Austria (1817-1895)
Archduke Albrecht's adopted son, Archduke Friedrich of Austria (1856-1936), who married Princess Isabella of Croÿ (1856-1931).
Thence by descent.
Condition
Good condition
"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
Frederick William, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg was married to Countess Isabelle zu Sayn-Hachenburg (1772-1827), their third child was Princess ꧅Henriette of Nassau-Weilburg.