Lot 381
- 381
A Chelsea sunflower small tureen, cover and stand circa 1755
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- width of stand 9 in.
- 22.9 cm
similarly modelled to the preceding two lots, the cover of the tureen and the stand with red anchor marks.
Condition
Stand: Approximately 6 or 7 minor chips to the rim edge, the largest of which measuring 1/4 in., another 1/8 in., the remainder pinhead sized; a 3/4-in. firing crack to the edge within the curved handle and a second 1/4-in. firing crack to the edge just beyond the large green leaf on the top side.
Tureen: Some chips to the tips of the petals of the rim edge, measuring from about 1/4 in. downwards to pinhead size; a minor 1/2-in. firing crack to the edge running between two petals and into one for about 1/8 in.
Cover: Some minor tiny chips to the edges and tip of the leaf knop.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
See the note to lot 379.