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A rare Dutch Delft blue and white water cistern and cover, circa 1750-1760
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- POTTERY
- 45.2cm., 17 6/8 in. high
by Jan Pennis, of rectangular form with two chamfered corners and a rounded shoulder, painted in blue with landscape cartouches against diaper and foliate panels, with a glazed pierced hole for hanging and a metal tap, the cover with a large portrait bust finial, IP mark in underglaze-blue for Jan Pennis owner of De Porceleyne Schotel (The Porcelain dish) factory, cover restored
Condition
The finial has been broken and re-stuck around the base of the figural knop. There are also restored chips around the outside edge of the
"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
A cistern of this form decorated with similar diaper and foliate grounds, but reserving cartouches of Chinese figures is in the Rijkmuseum, Amsterdam, illustrated by Ferrand W. Hudig, Delfter Fayence, 1929, pl. 237.