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A pair of Cozzi teacups and saucers, attributed to the Master of the thin and scattered tree, circa 1770
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- ceramics
painted, possibly by the master of the thin and scattered trees, in a polychrome palette dominated by green and purple, with lakes in elegant gardens, each scene depicting a single figure with a gazebo or a fantastic erection, the cups with loop handles unusually surmounted by a row of three golden balls, red anchor marks, one cup incised x, its saucer incised ()
Provenance
With Alessandro Orsi, Milan, 1950
Condition
a few scratches
"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 cup painted with the decoration "ad albarelli radi" see F. Stazzi, Le porcellane Veneziane di Geminiano e Vincenzo Cozzi, Venice, s.d., n.XXXVI, p.212.