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A large Rouen charger, circa 1725
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- pottery
- 56cm, 22in. diameter
painted in niellé style with a central circular panel of a basket of flowers in blue within a broad ochre-ground border with dancing putti and musicians in blue camaieu reserved against eleborate geometric scrollwork in black, all within a border of lambrequins, with fitted metal hanging frame
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, 16 June 1982, lot 1598
Condition
firing crack from 12 o'clock to centre. A concentric crack along central rim restored and with some repainting. Typical chips to edge of 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.
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 niellé style, that is to say, delicate blue, or sometimes black, arasbeques on ochre ground, was developed in order to imitate the very fine niello decoration on silver by the faience workshops in Rouen for a short period only, 1725-1735. For a large plateau with putti on a broad niellé rim, dated 1726, see Chompret, Répertoire de la Faience francaise, plate 96.