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Grasperk, a Rozenburg earthenware wall plate designed by Theodoor Colenbrander, together with the original biscuit maquette 1887
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
painted factory mark and date code, the maquette with title and directions annotated in pencil
- diameter 27,6 cm, imperfections
painted with an abstract floral pattern in shades of green, blue, yellow, brown and black
Literature
Cf. Rozenburg catalogue 2007, p. 54, fig. 50 for a smaller plate with identical pattern from the same year in The Hague Municipal Museum, cf. pp. 237 - 241 for the various biscuit maquettes
Condition
Traces of age and usual wear, overall discolouring
"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
The biscuit (unglazed) plate here offered is one of the many maquettes painted and annotated by Colenbrander to be used as examples of his complicated patterns by the Rozenburg painters. A large number of these maquettes are now in The Hague Municipal Museum