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Fausto Melotti
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Fausto Melotti
- Pair of "Coppa" Bowls
- each with artist's printed mark
- polychromed glazed earthenware
Literature
Antonella Commellato and Marta Melotti, Fausto Melotti: L'Opera in Ceramica, Milan, 2003, p. 404
Condition
Overall very good condition. Both bowls have been inspected under blacklight and do not show evidence of any previous restoration. The bowl with pink decoration to its interior with some very small areas of loss to the glaze on the exterior side of the bowl, measuring less than ΒΌ inch in diameter. The glaze treatment and gold tones complement each other with vibrant pink, orange, teal and blue tones for one bowl and cream, lavender, dark purple, and gold for the other bowl. The surface is delicately made and retains some irregularities inherent in the making. The underside of the base is unglazed and with rubbing to the surfaces consistent with age and light use.
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.
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.