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(3) French Faience Pottery, Desvres Inkwell, Luneville Teapot & Rouen Style Creamer

Price realized
$73
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$60
Category
Ceramics, Bowls & Glass
Sold
June 21, 2025
Sale
SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 3) French polychrome tin-glazed earthenware desk articles and tableware, 18th/ 19th c., each with painted flowers and floral motifs, varied marks underfoot, including: (1) Desvres inkwell, lid with rounded finial, over scrolling cobalt trim, rising on four feet, approx 2.75"h, 3.75"diam; (1) demitasse teapot, likely Luneville, decorated with butterfly motifs, intact with restoration to handle, approx 3..5"h, 5.25"w, 3.5"d; (1) Rouen style creamer on attached underplate, hinged lid affixed with metal mount, on scalloped saucer with various painted insects, approx 5"h, 7.5"w, 5.5"d; 1.25lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023) PLEASE NOTE: Earthenware pottery pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.