Lot 382
- 382
A Chelsea sunflower small tureen, cover and stand circa 1755
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- width of stand 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
similarly modelled to the preceding three lots. Together with a Continental porcelain large sunflower tureen and cover. 5 pieces.
Condition
Stand: Several small chips to the rim edge; a restored and re-broken 1/2-in chip to the rim; five fine haircracks to the rim, the longest measuring 1 1/4 in. and two extending from short firing cracks, several fairly large misfired, discolored and speckled patches to the glaze; some minor wear to the enamels of the seed-molded center.
Tureen: Some chips to the tips of the petals of the rim edge, the largest measuring from 1/4 to 1/16 in.
Cover: broken in half and restored; a 1-in. chip, curving to the center from one edge of the leaf knop; the other edge with a small restored chip.
The Continental tureen and cover: probably English, some minor chips to the rim edge of the tureen.
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.