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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.
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.