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A rare pair of Derby vases and covers, circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- 39cm., 15 3/8 in. and 39.8cm., 15 5/8 in. high
each with a U-shaped body below a domed upper half and short waisted neck, set with gilt dragon handles, painted probably by John Brewer, with titled landscape panels, Near Dolgelly, Merionthshire, Aston (?) Moor, Cumberland, New Bridge Castle, Salop, and Amble side, Westmoreland, against a colourful foliate, seeded and diaper panelled ground, raised on a waisted socle and square 'marbled' base, the shallow domed covers with gilt eagle knops, painted crowned D and crossed batons, titles and numeral 2 in black,
Provenance
One vase, the collection of John Twitchett;
Both, the Captain & Mrs. C. Liley Collection;
Thence by descent to the present owner
Both, the Captain & Mrs. C. Liley Collection;
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
One vase illustrated by John Twitchett, Derby Porcelain, London, 1980, col. pl. 49.
Condition
One cover probably associated.
Restoration to one dragon handle. Minor restoration to mouth of one dragon on the other vase.
Each cover with some restoration and wear to gilding with minor wear to gilding overall.
"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
This remarkable pair of vases are a very rare survival. At the time of publishing his book John Twitchett was only aware of one of these vases, the second was discovered some years later. The author attributes the painting to John Brewer (1764-1816), a talented watercolourist who frequently exhibited his own works. He and his brother Robert, sons of artists, were both painters at the Derby factory. According to a surviving letter dated 1793, ahead of being employed at the factory John 'had never applied his art to porcelain painting', Twitchett, op. cit., p. 212.