- 65
Italian, Deruta, circa 1530
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Albarello
- maiolica
- 24.7cm., 9 3/4 in. high
- Italian, Deruta, circa 1530
the reverse painted with a patriarchal cross above letters L and P within a heart-shaped medallion
Provenance
The Adams collection (paper label);
Bonhams, 22nd May 1996, lot 134
Bonhams, 22nd May 1996, lot 134
Condition
In generally good condition, with some typical minor glaze loss and small chips to rim. One chip with an associated short hairline crack, otherwise in good order.
"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 present albarello can be compared to a well known group of similar drug jars, attributed to Deruta and dated 1507 to the reverse, published by J. Giacomotti, Catalogue des majoliques des musées nationaux, Paris 1974, p. 114, nos. 414-417. The initials LP on the reverse possibly refer to an apothecary's mark. Dia, or diacassia or diachassia, is the prefix indicating that the drug was made of the following ingredients, in this case Calamento or Calamenthum, the Common Calaminth.