Lot 86
  • 86

Two pairs of Dutch Delft dishes and a charger, early 18th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • ceramic
  • the largest pair: 30.7cm., 12 1/4 in., the smaller: 23.2cm., 9 1/8 in. diam.
the larger pair painted with heart-shaped vignettes of flowers set on a bright yellow ground, the smaller pair with a central panel of two flowers within three vignettes of further flowers, the charger of moulded fluted form on a small turned foot painted with a single flower within a foliate border, the large pair with brown enamel factory marks,

Provenance

the largest pair, The Etienne Delaunoy collection, Amsterdam (paper labels to reverse)

Condition

one of the smaller plates has two chips to the rim., the moulded charger with a fine hairline body crack,
"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.
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Catalogue Note

A further example of a yellow ground dish such as the larger pair is illustrated by Jan Boyazoglu and Louis de Neuville, Le faïences de Delft (1980) p.233, pl.46