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A Capodimonte turquoise- ground bowl 1745-50
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- fleur-de-lys mark in underglaze blue
- 15.5cm., 6¼in. diameter
painted in the manner attributed to Giacomo Nani with two vignettes of 'natura morte' cut fruit within simple gilt cartouches on an uneven turquoise-glazed ground, gilt with scattered animals and plants
Condition
two rim chips, approx. 1cm. by 2mm. and 0.5cm. by 1mm
"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
For a tea canister and a coffee pot from a very similar service, see F. Strozzi, Capodimonte, pl. 58 and Paola Giusti, Le Porcellane di Capodimonte nel Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina, in Porcellane di Capodimonte, Naples 1993, pl. 62