A PAIR OF BILSTON ENAMEL PLAQUES, CIRCA 1765
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A PAIR OF BILSTON ENAMEL PLAQUES, CIRCA 1765
Oval, painted with pastoral subjects, one with two ladies and a child, the other with a strolling couple, later gilt-metal rope-twist frames
16.3cm., 6⅜in. wide
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Condition Report:
Enamel in generally good condition, the one with the couple to the left of the scene has a multiple star crack in the sky below the brown leaves of the tree, visible also on reverse.
"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."
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A PAIR OF BILSTON ENAMEL PLAQUES, CIRCA 1765
Oval, painted with pastoral subjects, one with two ladies and a child, the other with a strolling couple, later gilt-metal rope-twist frames
16.3cm., 6⅜in. wide
(2)
Condition Report:
Enamel in generally good condition, the one with the couple to the left of the scene has a multiple star crack in the sky below the brown leaves of the tree, visible also on reverse.
"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."
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