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Lot 13
  • 13

A London delftware blue-dash tulip charger, circa 1680-1700

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Delftware
  • 34cm., 13 5/8 in. diameter
painted in blue, yellow, ochre and turquoise with tulips, a lily and spiral buds, the reverse with a lead glaze, crack

Provenance

With Louis Gautier, with his paper label.

Condition

There is a crack at the rim located at 10 o'clock on the clock face, which extends to the center of the charger, this measures 13.7cm long approx. From here a faint hairline crack extends 5cm to the left and 4cm to the right approx. At 2 o'clock on the clock face there is a faint hairline crack at the rim.
"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.
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