Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 87

Lot 87

Sèvres Rectangular Bleu Celeste Ground Divided Box, 18th century

Sèvres Rectangular Bleu Celeste Ground Divided Box, 18th century
Lot 87 Details
Sèvres Rectangular Bleu Celeste Ground Divided Box, 18th century

an oval panel on each side painted in colours with a loose flower spray reserved within a gilt surround
crack
length 4.3" — 11 cm.
incised C, painted interlaced Ls enclosing C mark for 1755 and painter’s mark for Antoine-Toussant Cornaille in blue

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $18,450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Sèvres Rectangular Bleu Celeste Ground Divided Box, 18th century
  • Sèvres Rectangular Bleu Celeste Ground Divided Box, 18th century
Provenance:

Hector Binney Collection, 1989
R. Murray Bell Collection, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

Old crack running full length; presumed covers missing; minor wear to gilding at the rim; Binney provenance Sothebys, London, December 5th, 1989

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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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