- 439
A large Dutch Delft blue and white bottle vase, circa 1700
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- POTTERY
- 40cm., 15 3/4 in. high
the body painted with birds, including peacocks, amongst flowering shrubs, the shoulders painted with a band of foliate scrolls, beneath a slightly waisted neck painted with two birds amongst flowering branches, blue GK monogram for Gerrit Pietersz.Kam of Drie Postelyne Astonne (The Three Porcelain Ash-Barrels) factory or the De Paeuw (The Peacock) factory, restoration to rim,
Provenance
The Dr.Günther Grethe Collection, Aronson Antiquairs, Amsterdam, 2004.
Condition
Restoration to rim.Minor chips around base.
"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
Gerrit Pietersz.Kam was the owner of the Drie Posteleyne factory from 1679 until 1700. In the August of that year he transferred the factory to his son, Pieter Gerritsz. Kam, and shortly after purchased the De Paauw concern, which he managed until his death in 1705.