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An English delftware blue and white Royal portrait octagonal plate, circa 1689-1702
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Pottery - delftware
- 19.7cm., 7 3/4 in. diam.
painted with a portrait of King William III of England, flanked by the monogram WR, within concentric circles, with a border of half-flowerheads and leaves at the rim,
Condition
In overall good condition and appearance. There is some typical glaze chips at the corners of the rim, and a fine network of glaze crazing to surface.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
It is exceptionally rare to find a Delftware dish with a single portrait of King William III or Queen Mary II.
An octagonal blue and white dish painted with just the Queen was in the Lipski collection, sold Sotheby's London, 17th November 1981, lot 260 (see image). The Queen faces her right, and as the King in the present dish faces his left, it is probable plates of this type were intended as pairs. An octagonal blue and white dish depicting both monarchs, painted by a similar hand, sold in these rooms, 25th March 1980, lot 21, is published by Michael Archer and Brian Morgan, Fair as China Dishes, Delftware, exh. cat., Washington, 1977, pp. 51-52.
An octagonal blue and white dish painted with just the Queen was in the Lipski collection, sold Sotheby's London, 17th November 1981, lot 260 (see image). The Queen faces her right, and as the King in the present dish faces his left, it is probable plates of this type were intended as pairs. An octagonal blue and white dish depicting both monarchs, painted by a similar hand, sold in these rooms, 25th March 1980, lot 21, is published by Michael Archer and Brian Morgan, Fair as China Dishes, Delftware, exh. cat., Washington, 1977, pp. 51-52.