A GERMAN FAIENCE POWDERED-MANGANESE-GROUND FIVE VASE GARNITURE AND THREE COVERS, MID-18TH CENTURY

A GERMAN FAIENCE POWDERED-MANGANESE-GROUND FIVE VASE GARNITURE AND THREE COVERS, MID-18TH CENTURY

comprising a baluster vase and cover, two beaker vases and two ovoid vases and covers, painted with panels of single chinoiserie standing figures within blue line borders, reserved on a powdered-ground enriched with foliate scrolls and single flowers
(of baluster vase) height 15 ¾ in.
40 cm

Condition Report:
Two ovoid vases with a hairline body crack measuring 2 and 3 1/8 in. long respectively located at footrim. The baluster vase with a D-shaped section of rim re-stuck with traces of old over-paint measuring 3 5/8 in. across rim and 1 1/8 in. at deepest point. A beaker vase with a hairline crack across foot which extends vertically 8 in. into body.
One cover broken approximately in half and re-stuck, with a smaller slither section of rim re-stuck at each terminal of the break. Another cover with a flat chip to underside edge of rim measuring 5/8 in. wide

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.

Provenance:
Mallett, London, 23 June 1983