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Description A pair of Vienna porcelain pink-ground topographical cup and saucers
1846
painted with titled views of Hietzing n?chst Wien [Hietzing near Vienna]?and Ansicht des Platzes "Die Freiung" in Wien [De Freuing Square, Vienna] within tooled gilt borders, impressed marks
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Condition Report One saucer has a section of the rim broken in two parts with repair and slight old restoration. This would benefit from cleaning and repair. Otherwise light surface scratches to gilding but overall good appearance.
Please note the gilded cartouches to the cups have slightly different patterns.
"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."
Literature Inventory, 1926,?p. 5, in the?'Bow Room'.
Provenance Helena Regina Frederica von Brunningen, Lady Brabourne (1860-1919)