- 25
A Gubbio lustre crespina, circa 1530-40
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 26cm, 10 1/4 in diameter
the central boss moulded and picked out in ruby and yellow lustre with the Sacred Trigram, within a sunburst, the border moulded and lustred with leaves and berry branches, the reverse with concentric lines of ruby lustre (some repair)
Condition
the rim broken into 12 pieces and restuck.
"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 same border appears on a dish with Mary Magdalene, painted by Maestro Giorgio Andreoli, and dated 1530-1540, see Thornton & Wilson, Italian Renaissance Ceramics, collection of the British Museum, 2007, p. 535, fig. 333. According to them, "bowls like these may have been made for pilgrims".