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three earthenware owl jugs designed by Willem Brouwer 1900, 1905, 1909
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- two with impressed maker's mark, one with inscribed maker's mark, all with inscribed date and model no. 116
- height 13 / 11,5 cm, minor imperfections
red and cream clay overlay, carved with a stylised owl face and linear ornaments, glazed in shades of green and brown
Literature
Cf. Mededelingenblad 97/98, 1980, p. 40, fig. 60 for a similar jug
Condition
Small damages and repairs: the 1900 jug with a very small glaze damage and a hairline crack (ca. 3 cm long) to the spout and a hairline crack (ca. 4cm long) next to the handle, the 1905 jug with a small repair and a small hairline crack to the spout, the 1909 jug with a small glaze damage (ca. 5mm long) to the spout
"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."