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A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Vase
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$1,000
Live Auction
Property from the Fred and Kay Krehbiel Collection, Part I
Description
A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester Porcelain Vase
Circa 1815
bearing inscriptions to the underside relating to the scenes depicted in each cartouche: 'Love stole the pipe of sleeping Pan, & play'd, / Then with his voice decoys the list'ning swain. / HUGHES' and 'Th'obedient maid / Her form along the narrow vessel laid. / HAYLE', further marked 'Flight, Barr & Barr; Royal / Porcelain Works, Worcester. / London House, 1 Coventry Street'.
Height 9 1/2 inches.
Condition
One of the handles repaired, with five small visible fractures. Otherwise fine condition with normal patterns of wear and rubbed gilt.
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.
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.