Lot 7
  • 7

A Faenza drug vase, circa 1545-50,

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • 30.5cm. high, 12in.
with a yellow portrait medallion inscribed 'Cornelio' above a gothic label syo.de. age.rif against a ground of blue, brown and green ground foliate panels, (restoration to rim, chip to foot)

Condition

restoration to and repainting to neck, chip to foot
"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

For an example of same form and similar decoration signed FATE IN FAENZA and another one dated 1548 in the Musée de Louvre, see J. Giacomotti, Catalogue des majoliques des musées nationaux, cat. nr. 959 and 960, p. 313.