Lot 327
  • 327

Gio Ponti (1891 - 1979) for Richard Ginori

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • L'Amazzone con il Corno': a large dish
  • black painted mark, 'Richard Ginori, M.229?368E, Gio Ponti'
  • 35.5cm.;
  • 14in.
earthenware, the red ground painted with a huntress astride a horse, a dog at her feet

Condition

A large and decorative dish in good condition. There are three tiny nicks to the inside of the footrim - each less than 2mm. wide. There is some very minor dirt to the surface which would benefit from a clean. Colour is less pink, more maroon than suggested by catalogue illustration.
"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

A vase painted with this design was sold, Sotheby's Milan, Gio Ponti, Una Collezione, 18th April 2005, lot 27.