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Italian, Doccia factory, circa 1740-50
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Dish
- faience, pottery
- 46.5cm., 18 1/4 in. diameter
- Italian, Doccia factory, circa 1740-50
painted in tones of blue probably by Antonio Baldassini with a group of Chinese vases and ornaments on a terrace, within a broad formal border of stylised trellis, scrolls and flowers, AB monogram and I mark in blue
Provenance
The collection of Günther Grethe (paper label to reverse)
Condition
There is a 6cm. hair crack at one o'clock, and a 3cm. rim chip at 2 o'clock; and other small rim chips. Considerable spitting out and signs of over-firing.
"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
In 1740, the French decorator Nicolas Letorneau was brought to the Doccia factory to teach the painting of faience in the current French style. Productions of these early Doccia wares are very rarely found, and the present piece must rank as one of the most ambitious recorded so far.
Much research has recently been carried out into these pieces and their production. One name already known is that of Antonio Baldassini, inscribed in full and in monogram on a dish in a private collection, illustrated by Biancalana (op. cit., 2009, p.32); and again in Amici di Doccia (op. cit., vol. I, 2007, pp. 32-59), where Biancalana discusses the career of Baldassini further and gives a list of the painters later to be found at the factory.
Much research has recently been carried out into these pieces and their production. One name already known is that of Antonio Baldassini, inscribed in full and in monogram on a dish in a private collection, illustrated by Biancalana (op. cit., 2009, p.32); and again in Amici di Doccia (op. cit., vol. I, 2007, pp. 32-59), where Biancalana discusses the career of Baldassini further and gives a list of the painters later to be found at the factory.
RELATED LITERATED
Amici di Doccia, vol. i, 2007, pp. 32-59; A. Biancalana, Porcellane e Maioliche a Doccia, Florence, 2009, p.32