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A very rare Vezzi teapot and cover, circa 1725
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 14.5cm., 5 3/4in wide.
each piece pencilled in iron-red and picked out in gilding with two groups of flowering plants, the rim with a jewelled border, the flutes of the short moulded spout also picked out in iron-red and gilding, the cover secured with a silver chain
Provenance
Christie's London, 5 October 1981, lot 50
Literature
L. Melegati, op. cit., Milan, 1998, n.25, p.100.
Condition
minute chips to cover and spout
"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
The decoration on this teapot is extremely rare and was in use at the manufactory at a very early date of production. The flattened onion shape is unique and can be compared with the teapot in Cà Rezzonico (L. Melegati, op. cit., Milan, 1998, n.29).