- 165
A Richard Chaffers, Liverpool blue and white teapot and cover, circa 1758
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- PORCELAIN
- 13cm., 5 1/8 in. high
the octagonal body painted in underglaze-blue with the 'Jumping Boy' pattern, pseudo Chinese mark, restoration to cover, haircracks.
Provenance
The Joseph M. Handley Collection, Carmel, California (paper label to base)
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, March 2000
Acquired from Simon Spero, London, March 2000
Condition
Some restoration to rim of cover. Haircrack to lower part of finial. Fine vertical haircrack to body which runs across base, approx. 5in. length.
"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 'Jumping Boy' pattern originates in Chinese Kangxi period porcelain of the early 18th century and similar six-sided Chinese examples are also known. Elements of the pattern also appear on early English delftware, see a dish from the Robert Hall Warren collection, illustrated by Anthony Ray, English Delftware, 1968, pl. 79. Another Chaffers teapot decorated in this pattern, lacking its cover, is in the collection of the Norwich Castle Museum, no. 1992.226.40