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A pair of Sèvres style porcelain cache pots and stands, possibly Coalport, circa 1860
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 13.5cm., 5 3/8 in. high
painted on one side with a panel of exotic birds in a landscape, the reverse painted with a bouquet of flowers inside gilt oak leaf frames and swags suspended from pink bows against a green oeil-de-perdrix ground,
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 1, 1913, p.266, in the Gallery; A Pair of French porcelain circular Wine Coolers, white gilt and painted Exotic Birds [sic] in white medallions, ribbons and gilt festoons on a pale blue oeil-de-perdrix ground, on circular detached stands;
Photographed on the chimneypiece in the Gallery, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Photographed on the chimneypiece in the Gallery, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.
Condition
One base section has a flat chip to the edge, there is typical wear to the gilding on the rims of both where the sections meet
"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."