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An early Doccia écuelle and cover circa 1737-45
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
painted in blue with broad panels of flowering peony branches (6.5cm., 16in. across handles), together with a rare Doccia blue and white plate, circa 1750, printed a riporto with a painter at his easel, 22.5cm., 8¾in. (hair crack), a fluted dish printed a stampino with trailing branches (23.5cm. 9¼in., rim chips) and a silver-shaped dish, circa 1745, with a ribboned bouquet of flowers,
Exhibited
(the second) Exhibited in 'La manifattura Toscana dei Ginori Doccia 1737-1791', Pisa 1998, cut. no. 31
Literature
(the second) Roberto Bondi, 'La decorazione a riporto nella produzione primitiva di Doccia', in Faenza, 1971
Condition
Ecuelle and cover- good condition. Please not that it i sonly 6in. across the handles and not 16in as stated in the catalogue.
Plate- feint starcrack to centre.
Circular dish- four small rim chips. Some discolouration .
Silver shaped dish- good condition.
"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."