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STAFFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND | Rare Bear Pot and Cover
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rare Bear Pot and Cover
- white saltglaze stoneware
- height: 7.3cm., 2 7/8 in.
- 18th century
Provenance
The Gerald Bushell Collection
Sotheby's, London, 25 November 1997, lot 185
Sotheby's, London, 25 November 1997, lot 185
Exhibited
English Ceramics Circle 50th Anniversary exhibition, 1977
Literature
R. J. Charleston and Donald Towner, English ceramics, 1580-1830: a commemorative catalogue of ceramics and enamels to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the English Ceramic Circle, 1927-1977, London, 1977, no. 29, described as 'probably the smallest example of a salt-glaze bear yet found.'
Condition
The handle is restored and probably a replacement. There is a small rim chip and a further restored small rim chip. To the cover there is restoration at the terminal of the snout. There are three small restored rim chips. One ear is restored and is perhaps a replacement. Overall in generally good appearance.
"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."
"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."