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A Hispano-Moresque lustre pottery dish, Valencia, probably Manises, 1470-1500
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
featuring a heraldic coat of arms in the centre surrounded by wide flaring walls with a central ridge, decorated in a dark honey lustre colour with stylised foliate motifs and geometric designs with blue outlines, the reverse with palm fronds
Provenance
Ex-collection Damiron, France
Condition
In good condition, breaks and associated restoration, including overpainting, luster strong, two closed off drill holes to top edge, some abrasions to raised edge in well and along rim, some scratches, as viewed.
"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
Hispano-Moresque lustre pottery attracted not only Muslim and Christian patrons from Spain, but was also sought after by aristocratic families in countries such as France and Italy. The coat-of-arms at the centre of this dish belongs most probably to the Bossi family of Milan, attesting to the spread of taste and patronage for such wares (see J.B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, vol.I, 1886, p.260).