Lot 9
  • 9

Two Hispano-Moresque lustre dishes, 19th century

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Pottery
  • both approximately 37.4cm., 14 3/4 in. diameter
with a raised central medallion, moulded and decorated in lustre, the rim of each with leaves alternating in blue and lustre, with blue line borders, one dish decorated with additional flowers at the central well alternating in blue and lustre, the reverses with stylised lustred borders,

Condition

The dish with blue flowers at the well: The dish has been broken into seven sections and re-stuck, this is formed of one section approximately half of the area of the dish, and six smaller sections. The dish has a restored rim chip and some areas of fill along the break lines of the sections. The other dish is in generally good condition Both dishes have been pierced for hanging, and have typical rim chips.
"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."