European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Wedgwood Bone China Dejeuner Service with Tray, England, c. 1880, each octagonal and polychrome enamel and gilt decorated in the Imari pattern, including a cut-corner rectangular tray, lg. 17 1/4; covered teapot, ht. 5 1/8; covered sugar bowl, ht. 4 1/4; covered cream jug, ht. 3 3/4; waste bowl, lg. 4 1/4; milk pitcher, ht. 3 in.; and four cups and saucers; printed marks.
Provenance: From the Estate of Paul Lauer.
Estimate $200-400
tray: 3/8" rim chip, gilding well worn
teapot: gilt wear to tip of spout
sugar: slight gilt rim wear
creamer: light gilt rim wear
waste bowl: gilt rim wear
milk pitcher: gilt rim and handle wear
cups and saucers: gilt rim wear to each
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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Paul Lauer, United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.