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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.

Catalogue Note

See the note to lot 379.