Lot 417
  • 417

A GROUP OF SIX FRENCH AND PORTUGUESE PALISSY STYLE DISHES AND PLATES Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • pottery
  • length of the largest 22 in.
  • 55.9 cm
comprising a large oval dish modeled with fish and an eel, a pair of oval dishes modeled with fish and snakes, a small circular dish with snakes and reptiles on a shredded ground, a circular dish with fish, eel and insects, and an oval dish modeled with a large fish; various impressed and printed marks.

Condition

Apart from a few very minor chips all are in generally good condtion - with the exception of one of the pair with fish and snakes, which has been broken into numerous pieces and glued together.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.