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A large pair of Wedgwood fairyland lustre vases 1920's
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt Portland vase mark, script Z4968, incised shape 2465
- porcelain
- 42cm., 17in.
designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, of slightly waisted cylindrical form with bulbous lower parts, decorated with the `Imps on a Bridge and Tree House' pattern, depicting a procession of imps crossing a bridge enclosed by the curved supports of the tree house above, the lower parts with a green `flaming wheel' border.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 19th December 1989, lot 99
Condition
very good condition apart from one flake to an orange bird ornament and very minor wear to gilt rim.
"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
For a discussion of this pattern, introduced in 1924, see Una des Fontaines, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, The Work of Daisy MakJoneseig-, 1975, pp.210-216.