Lot 25
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TWO NETHERLANDISH MAIOLICA POLYCHROME DISHES EARLY 17TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Diameters 10 3/4 in. and 7 5/8 in.
Each painted in the center with either a stylized tulip or a perched parrot.

Provenance

Garry Atkins, London.

Condition

Large tulip dish: Has been broken into multiple pieces and restored back with an associated 1/4-inch chip to the footrim. There are several typical small glaze chips or chips to the rim edge. There are three firing-related kiln marks in the center. Smaller dish with the bird: Also has been broken into several pieces and restored back. There is some discolored crazing especially to the right half of the dish and three firing-related kiln marks to the center.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

Examples of dishes with a blue-dash border and painted with stylized flowers are illustrated in Dr. C. H. De Jonge, Oud-Nederlandsche Majolica en Delftsch Aardewerk, pp. 56-63, figs, 29, 30, 32, 35 and 36.