Decorative Arts Auction

June 0914, 2018
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LOT 33

Lot 33

Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755

Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755
Lot 33 Details
Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755

naturalistically modelled and painted in shades of green
repaired
height 4.6 in — 11.7 cm
painted anchor marks in red

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $840
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755
  • Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755
  • Chelsea Cauliflower Tureen and Cover, c.1755
Provenance:

Elizabeth E. Stewart Collection, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sotheby’s, New York, April 22, 1994, lot 38

CONDITION DETAILS

Tureen broken in several pieces and repaired; glaze on the cover is speckled

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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