Lot 601
  • 601

A CONTINENTAL POTTERY WALL PLAQUE MODELLED AS A LEAFY LEMON BRANCH LATE 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • Earthenware
  • length 16 in.
  • 40.6 cm
Together with two Continental pottery green-glazed leaf-form wall pockets. 3 pieces.

Condition

The tip of the lower leaf branch is chipped. The lower stem area, where the leaves are overlapped is oversprayed, obscuring the underlying damage. There are occasional minor wear to the glaze of the lemons. Green-glazed leaf-form wall pockets: There are some occasional very small chipping to the edges of the leaves. One wall pocket has the tips of its two lower leaves chipped, of which one is now retained.
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.