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RARE STAFFORDSHIRE LEAD-GLAZED CREAM-COLORED EARTHENWARE ARBOR GROUP OF LOVERS CIRCA 1760
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height 5 7/8 in.
The curved back molded with circular panels of diaperwork.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, The William Edkins Collection, May 21, 1891, lot 66;
Sotheby's, London, April 14, 1966, lot 111;
Tilley and Co., London;
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Jean and Kenneth Chorley, January 25, 1993, lot 56;
Jonathan Horne Antiques, Ltd., London.
Sotheby's, London, April 14, 1966, lot 111;
Tilley and Co., London;
Christie's, New York, The Collection of Jean and Kenneth Chorley, January 25, 1993, lot 56;
Jonathan Horne Antiques, Ltd., London.
Condition
Some minor restoration to the front edge and corner of the base beneath her skirt, her right arm, his left arm and the applied flowerhead at the top of the arbor. The lower portion of the twisted post to the left of the lady is restored and there is a haircrack across it at about midpoint; the top portion of the post to the right of the man is also restored. Minor chips to the edges of several applied leaves.
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
A very similar arbor group in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg (museum accession no. 1963-392) is illustrated in Pat Halfpenny, English Earthenware Figures 1740-1840, p. 34.