Sold for $1,386

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Pair of Sèvres Porcelain Triple Salts (Salière 'à Trois Compartiments')

1759

bearing blue interlaced Ls enclosing date letter F and painter’s mark of an anchor for Buteux; modeled as three conjoined tightly fluted baskets with common tripartite bail handle entwined with gilt-edged beau bleu ribbon, the bow as a finial, the beau bleu rims and footrims of each basket ‘whip stitched’ in gilt, the interior of each painted in colors with a flower spray.
Width across base 3 1/2 inches.

This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:
The Hillingdon Collection
Adrian Sassoon, London, no. 3651, 13 June 2003 (purchased at the International Ceramics Fair, London; with copy of invoice)

Note:
Perhaps best known for his trophy painting, Charles Buteux l'aîné (later père, active 1756-1782) is recorded at Sèvres as a painter, also specializing in figures and flowers. The flowers in the bowls of the present pair of triple-salts will have been among his early works.

Condition Report

Both with handles broken and restored. One with replaced sections of the ribbon, the other with the original porcelain, small restored chips to the base. Exhibiting no incised marks. One with a hanging hole, the other with a small chip where the hanging hole might have been.

Condition reports are available upon request. All lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the auction. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to inspect a lot personally or through a knowledgeable representative prior to bidding. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Prospective buyers must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that they have requested, received and considered any condition report.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Hindman.

Please email europeanfurniture@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.