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A rare set of six English delftware blue and white `Merryman' plates, probably London, 1752
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 22.3cm., 8 3/4 in. diameter
each inscribed with a numbered verse within a wreath:
(1) / What is A / Merry Man / (1752)
(2) / Let him do / What he Can / (1752)
(3) / To entertain / His Guests / (1752)
(4) / With Wine & / Merry Jests / (1752)
(5) / But if his / Wife do Frown / (1752)
(6) / All merryment / Goes Down / (1752)
(1) / What is A / Merry Man / (1752)
(2) / Let him do / What he Can / (1752)
(3) / To entertain / His Guests / (1752)
(4) / With Wine & / Merry Jests / (1752)
(5) / But if his / Wife do Frown / (1752)
(6) / All merryment / Goes Down / (1752)
Literature
L.Lipski and M.Archer, Dated English Delftware, (1984), p,126, no.55E
Condition
1. There are four shallow chips to the rim, the largest measures approximately 1.3cm wide.
2. In good condition.
3. In good condition, with some small typical glaze chips to the rim only.
4. There are two shallow glaze chips to the rim, the largest measures 0.8cm wide.
5. There are four shallow chips to the rim, the largest measures 0.7cm wide.
6. There are four small shallow chips on the rim at 3 o'clock.
"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."