Decorative Arts Auction

June 14, 2017

LOT 48

Lot 48

Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755

Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755
Lot 48 Details
Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755

with crested head cocked to one side, moulded and sparsely painted with purple plumage, a foot and leaves around the base coloured in orange, puce and green
cover restored
length 6.7" — 17 cm.
painted red anchor mark and No.1 in red

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755
  • Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755
  • Chelsea Duck-Form Tureen and Cover, c.1755
Note:

A similar tureen is in the Cecil Higgins Museum Collection, Bedford

CONDITION DETAILS

The cover is substantially restored, an old staple visible inside; minor chip to two applied leaves around the base; a faint crack in the glaze under the base

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About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.