- 21
Italian, Faenza, circa 1520-30
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Pair of albarelli and a bottle
- maiolica
- the albarelli 19cm., 7 1/2 in.; the bottle 21.5cm., 8 1/2 in. high
- Italian, Faenza, circa 1520-30
each painted in blue with a formal pattern of scrolling foliage and flowerheads enclosing a polychrome scroll drug label, ink collector's marks MT and NT
Condition
A pair of Faenza maiolica albarelli and a bottle, circa 1520-1530
The bottle:
Fragmented and repaired, some scattered patches of glaze-loss.
The pair:
both with a crack to foot section, with associated glaze loss and glaze crazing.
"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
RELATED LITERATURE
B. Rackham, Catalogue of Italian Maiolica, cat. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1940, pl. 34 and pl. 84
B. Rackham, Catalogue of Italian Maiolica, cat. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1940, pl. 34 and pl. 84