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A delft blue-dash Royal portrait charger, Dutch or possibly English, circa 1690
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Delft
- 36.25cm., 14 1/4 in. diameter
painted with a monarch on a rearing horse, probably William III, the right hand side with blue leafy branches, the reverse with a lead glaze, restoration to rim.
Condition
There are three areas of restoration at the rim, located at 2 o'clock, 7 o'clock and 10' o'clock. These areas, visible in the catalogue illustration, have associated areas of overpainting to the underside edge of the charger which have now discoloured.
"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
See M.Archer, Delftware in the Fitzwilliam Museum, (2013), p.58, no.A87, for another equestrian charger with similar leafy branches and described by the author as Dutch (possibly Fresian) or maybe English.