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Two English Delftware blue and white two-handled campana vases mid-18th century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- earthenware
- height of tallest 10 1/4 in.
- 26 cm
probably Bristol, one painted with Oriental figures, the other with Europeans walking amongst classical ruins.
Condition
The one on the left in catalogue illustration: There are some chips and glaze chip along and near the rim edge, some of which have been restored. There are three approximate 3-inch restored sections at the rim, possibly covering a chip or a break. Both handles have some chipping or glaze chips; both handles have restoration to the tips of their higher and lower curving ends. There are three restored areas along the footrim edge, each approximately measuring 1 inch. There is also restoration to the stem of the vase, possibly covering flakings of the glaze.
The one on the right in catalogue illustration: There is some chipping to the glaze along the rim edge and the outer rim edge, including the large 2-inch glaze chip visible in the catalogue illustration. There is an approximate 4-by-1-inch restored area at the rim edge. There is some chipping to the glaze on both handles. There is an approximate 6-inch long area on the lower portion of the vase above the stem, where it has been repainted, possibly covering glaze chip/s.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.