- 115
A rare garniture of three Pinxton vases with domed pierced covers, circa 1807-10
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 18.6cm., 7 1/4 and 19.6cm., 7 3/4 in. high
of flared conical form with scroll handles, painted in pattern number 342 with bright Imari style arched panels of foliage, with gilt foliate bands at the bases,
Condition
One cover is chipped with an associated hairline crack.
Another cover has four hairline cracks and an area of loss to the flange
"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
Pinxton first introduced pattern 342 in 1807 when it was bought by the factory's founder John Coke. For the pattern see June C. Meeks, Pinxton China, 1992, pl. 46. For the shape see a pair in the Northampton County Museums, published by N. D. Gent, The Patterns and Shapes of the Pinxton China Factory 1796-1813, 1996, p.29, fig. 21.