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Lot 308
  • 308

An Urbino maiolica dish, mid-16th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • 25.5cm, 10in diameter
painted with Venus appearling in her celestial chariot to anoint with oil her son Aeneas, who stands naked at a lake's edge, the reverse inscribed "enea deificato" (restored)

Condition

overall fine condition.
"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."