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A WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT PLAQUE: RELIEF OF ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, LONDON, DESIGNED BY CHRISTOPHER WREN
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- stoneware pottery
- height 20 1/2 in.; width 18 3/4 in.
- 52 cm; 47.6 cm
within an easel frame, inscribed BUILT ON THE SITE OF PREVIOUS CATHEDRALS BURNED DOWN IN 1086 AND IN THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON IN 1666. REBUILDING OF THE PRESENT CATHEDRAL BEGAN IN 1675 AND WAS COMPLETED IN 1710, the back with Wedgwood NB 72 Made in England/ a limited edition of 250 plaques number 53.
Condition
Very good condition; minor losses to gilding of frame.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Not illustrated.