Lot 127
  • 127

A small pair of Dutch Delft polychrome duck tureens and covers

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pottery, Delft
  • 12cm., 4 3/4 in. long, 8.4cm., 3 1/4 in. high
naturalistically modelled and painted, their plumage picked out in manganese, iron-red and green, one with blue painted numeral 25 to each piece, the other with manganese mark,

Provenance

Paper labels, one printed, one inscribed '285'.

Condition

To one base, restoration around lower section of duck's neck. To the other, restoration to tail feathers section. Some typical glaze flakes to extremities.
"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.
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