Lot Details
Lot 554
Sèvres Porcelain, Bleu Celeste Triple Salt Cellar
Circa 1763
With blue interlaced L's enclosing a date letter K, for 1763, the three conjoined circular wells linked by a pierced tripartite handle, each painted with a putto, the turquoise ground within a gilt cartouche. Height 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm), width 4 1/8 in. (10.4 cm).
Cf. a similar example, sold, Christie's, New York, October 24, 2012, lot 168.
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Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Appears to be generally in good condition; small firing lines underside, but in the making and not showing through to exterior; Sevres mark is over glaze; small drill hole underside; small blue imperfections/discolorations to bowls; final slightly askew; gilding and painting in good condition
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PLEASE NOTE THIS HAS NOT BEEN BLACK LIGHTED
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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