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An Urbino Istoriato two-handled circular cistern, workshop of Orazio Fontana, circa 1565-71
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- The underside with two red sealing-wax collection marks with the arms of a Cardinal
- pottery
- 19¼in., 49cm. diameter; 10½in., 26.6m.high
of gadrooned campana form, the handles with bifurcated fish tail terminals, the exterior painted with an extensive landscape with mountains in the distance, the interior painted with Neptune and tritons riding hippocampi alongside dolphins and attendants, buildings and a mountainous landscape in the background, raised on a spreading circular foot (some repair)
Provenance
Sold Christie's London, 22nd April 2008, lot 15
Condition
three rim cracks at 8, 10 and 12 o'clock, meeting at the base and continuing in one line to the opposite rim at 3 o'clock; three large rim chips at 7 to 9 o'clock, all with older restoration, a crack at 2 o'clock, and some partially restored flaking to exterior, star crack on base
"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."