Manufacture Paul HANNONG in STRASBOURG, middle... Lot 30

Manufacture Paul HANNONG in STRASBOURG, middle XVIIIth. Two earthenware pot-pourri vases and two lids composed of a baluster vase godronné, near a tree with a bird and resting on a rocky base, with decoration said in "mixed technique", in manganese, blue, green and ochre with insects in flight and flowers, one with restoration with the body and the base; the two with some restorations with the trees, small chips and scratches H. : about 17.5 cm. Expert: Mr. Hervé de LA VERRIE Notes : For two similar models, see by CHOMPRET, BLOCH, GUERIN and ALFASSA : Répertoire de la faïence française, Paris, 1933, T.V, pl.4C, and by Gilbert-Jean MALGRAS, Faïences de Strasbourg, Mayenne, 1985, p.44. Condition report: As described in the catalog; 1st (with bird on the right side of the vase) : -body: restorations (with probably some plaster replacements) include: the upper part of the vase which has probably been broken into several pieces and restored (the restoration has yellowed and should be redone; the surface is about 9 x 3.5 cm.); part of the base inside the tree stump (triangular surface about 4 x 6 cm.); the five branches with terminal sections (about 2.5 cm. long for the largest); another section inside the tree stump (a node on the reverse) is also restored. The bird's beak has small chips. -Cover: small chips mainly on the reverse of the border; the largest measures about 1 x 0.3 cm. wide, and two chips with small retouching. 2nd (with bird on left side of vase): -Body: all branches and a section of the top of the tree stump have been restored with possibly plaster replacements (the largest restored portion of a branch measures about 4.5 cm. long); two of these (the restored branches) have been broken off and glued back on. The restored portion of the tree stump measures about 4 x 1.5 cm wide. The bird's beak has small chips. -Lid: five small chips on the reverse side of the rim; the largest measures approximately 1.5 x 0.5 cm wide. All pieces have small chips and small frying on the edges in places. They are overall in good condition and have good overall appearance. Condition report: As described in the catalog; 1st (with bird to the right handside of vase) : -body: restoration (with probably some plaster replacements) include: top section of vase which has been most probably broken in few pieces and restored (the restoration turned yellow and would need to be done again; area is approx. 9 x 3,5 cm.); one part of base within the tree-stump (triangle area approx. 4 x 6 cm.); the five branches with terminal sections (approx. 2,5 cm. long for the biggest one); another section within the tree-stump (a " knop " to the reverse) is also restored. The bird's beak with small fritting. -cover: small chips mainly to reverse of rim; the biggest is approx. 1 x 0,3 cm. wide, and two chips with small retouches. 2nd (with bird to the left handside of vase): -body: all branches and one section of top of tree-stump restored with possibly some plaster replacements (biggest restored area to one branch is approx. 4,5 cm. long.); two of which (restored branches) have been broken off and reglued. Restored area of the tree-stump is approx. 4 x 1,5 cm. wide. The bird's beak with small fritting. -cover: with five small chips to reverse of rim; the biggest is approx. 1,5 x 0,5 cm. wide. All pieces with small chips and small fritting to edges in places. They are overall in good condition and present well. Please note that LES ANDELYS ENCHERES' specialists are not trained conservators, and the report set out below is not comprehensive condition report prepared by a professional restorer. While we make certain observations on the work, which we trust are helpful, we recommend that you consult your own restorer for a more complete report. We also remind you that this report is given in accordance with the conditions of business printed in the auction catalog. It's an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact.