- 87
A Venetian wet-drug jar, late 16th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- POTTERY
- the wet-drug jar: 22.5cm., 8 7/8 in. high
of squat globular form with a strap handle and spout, painted with a medallion of a Saint's head under the handle set against a blue ground highlighted in foliate scroll work together with a Dutch Delft charger painted with a large flower and a diaper panel border in yellow and blue, and a small teapot and cover painted with a hunting scene, possibly Talavera, I.M.G mark in brown enamel,
Condition
wet-drug jar:
There are two hairline cracks to the rim, there are some losses to the rim and to the rim of the spout
dutch delft charger:
there is a hairline crack to the rim
teapot:
the cover has been broken and restored, there is a restored chip to the rim of the pot and a hairline 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.
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."