A WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE JASPERWARE TEAPOT AND COVER CIRCA 1785
A WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE JASPERWARE TEAPOT AND COVER CIRCA 1785
shape no. 303, the solid-blue 'dimpled' body applied in relief with scenes from 'The Reading Lesson', above an acanthus leaf band, affixed with a white jasper leaf-molded spout and handle, the cover with a Cupid knop, impressed uppercase WEDGWOOD mark.
Height 7 in.
17.8 cm
Condition Report:
The piece is in overall good appearance.
There is a small chip to rim of spout. There is a four point star crack body crack to the side not illustrated in the catalogue. To the side illustrated there is a faint body crack located at the acanthus leaf decoration, measuring approximately 3.5 cm
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:
Collection Mr. and Mrs. Z. Brodkiewicz, bearing label
Kantor Collection, bearing label
Skinner Boston, May 3, 1997, lot 177
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A WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE JASPERWARE TEAPOT AND COVER CIRCA 1785
shape no. 303, the solid-blue 'dimpled' body applied in relief with scenes from 'The Reading Lesson', above an acanthus leaf band, affixed with a white jasper leaf-molded spout and handle, the cover with a Cupid knop, impressed uppercase WEDGWOOD mark.
Height 7 in.
17.8 cm
Condition Report:
The piece is in overall good appearance.
There is a small chip to rim of spout. There is a four point star crack body crack to the side not illustrated in the catalogue. To the side illustrated there is a faint body crack located at the acanthus leaf decoration, measuring approximately 3.5 cm
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:
Collection Mr. and Mrs. Z. Brodkiewicz, bearing label
Kantor Collection, bearing label
Skinner Boston, May 3, 1997, lot 177
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Reserve
Time, Location
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