Lot 95
  • 95

A small grès sculptural vase modelled by Joseph Mendes da Costa 1899

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description

  • inscribed monogram and date
  • height 8, 5 cm
the three indented sides modelled with monkey heads, the body with incised lineair pattern, salt glaze in shades of brown

Provenance

Sotheby's Amsterdam 1988, sale AM0482 lot 406 

Literature

Cf. Simon Thomas 2001, p. 216 for a version of lighter colour

Condition

In good condition but for a few needlepoint imperfections to the baserim and the linear pattern, traces of candle wax to the rim and upper body
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