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A Du Paquier Hausmaler tankard and cover, circa 1725-30
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 17cm, 6 3/4 in high
finely painted in iron red with a continuous scene of Bacchus and Ariadne, Bacchus in his chariot drawn by leopards, gesturing towards the recumbent figure of Ariadne and attended by Maenads and satyrs with Silenius to one side and ships in the distance, the whole scene contained within a Baroque structure of herms and scrolling architecture, the handle with a strapwork motif at either end and pierced for mounting, the cover with a similar continuous scene of playful bacchic figures also pierced for mounts
Provenance
Christie's London, 28 October 1963, lot 145
With Winifried Williams, Eastbourne, Sussex
Sotheby's London, 8 June 1999, lot 62
Condition
body with haircrack,
"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."