Lot 21
  • 21

A large pair of blue and white tinglazed earthenware dishes probably Dutch, late 17th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • 39cm., 15½in.
painted in Frankfurt faience style with groups of flowers and birds around the initials DWA, the reverse painted with noughts and crosses ( one restored, the other with large chips and cracks)

Condition

One dish has been broken into several pieces and extensively restored. The other dish with a lrge chip to the rim, approx. 3½in. by 1½in. large starcrack to the centre with two of the cracks extending to the rim.
"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."