Lot 58
  • 58

DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE MONTEITH CIRCA 1690-1720

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • Diameter 10 1/4 in.
The interior with a circular floral panel in the center beneath the scrollwork border.

Provenance

Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, April 21, 2007, lot 31.

Condition

There is a 2 by 1 inch restored section at the rim edge of one dentil. There are typical minor glaze abrasions or chipping along the rim edges and the footrim; the footrim has three further very small chips. Otherwise in good condition.
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 similar blue and white monteith, sold at Sotheby's Amsterdam, March 25, 1997, lot 198,  is illustrated in Marion S. van Aken-Fehmers et al., Delfts Aardewerk, Geschiedenis van een National Product, pp. 165 and 182, cat. no. 65.