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A Gubbio maiolica lustred dish, circa 1531
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- inscribed 1531 in copper lustre
- pottery
- 24.5cm., 9¾in. diameter
workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli, the centre with a copper-lustre-ground medallion of a cherub holding aloft a song-bird, a broken string in his other hand, against a yellow-lustre-ground well, the broad blue-ground rim lustred in both tones with a formal pattern of hatched and dotted strapwork (repaired)
Provenance
Baron Sprovieri collection
Literature
Wilson,Timothy, Italian Maiolica of the Renaissance, p.329,pl.133
Condition
broken in several pieces and recently retored, with spray covering the lines of the breaks, filled hole
"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
Putti at play are commonly found on Gubbio maiolica of this period; other examples show them riding hobby horses or holding windmills. The border of this piece is unusual; most pieces of this type have a border of stylised palm leaves on the blue ground.