- 158
A rare Derby Imari pattern teapot and cover, circa 1756-57
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- 13.4cm., 5 1/4 in. high
painted in underglaze-blue, iron-red and gilding with chrysanthemum and willow in a fenced garden, affixed with a ribbed spout and scroll moulded handle, the domed cover with an acorn finial, repair to cover.
Provenance
The J. L. Dixon Collection, Christie's, London, 12th July 1982, lot 56
The David Southern Collection
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, October 2002
The David Southern Collection
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, October 2002
Exhibited
London, Commemorative English Ceramic Circle Exhibition, Victoria and Albert Museum, English Pottery and Porcelain, 5th May-20th June 1948, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue, pl. 69, no. 292
Literature
J. L. Dixon, English Porcelain of the 18th Century, 1952, pl. 32a
Condition
Glued repairs to cover and finial. Some grazing to glaze around tip of spout. Some fine specking to the glaze. Minor wear to enamels and gilding.
"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."