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Two Dutch Delft blue and white puzzle jugs
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Pottery, Delft
- 24.3cm., 9 1/2 in. and 21cm., 8 1/4 in. high
each of globular form with three spouts, one painted with four birds perching on flowering chrysanthemum branches, the neck pierced with a band of foliage scroll ornament; the other painted with three chinoiserie cartouches, the neck pierced with four circular medallions and the name 'HENDRIK VRESE' under the rim,
Condition
The larger example: In good condition with only some typical glaze flakes and minor chips.
The other jug: To the rim there is a short faint hairline near the handle and a small chip and small chips to footrim.
"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
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) records a Hendrik Vrese in 1767, enlisting as a cabin boy on the Huis ter Meijen out of Amsterdam, bound for Batavia. He returned and was discharged in 1773 on the Alkemade.