Lot 182
- 182
Three Hispano-Moresque lustre pottery dishes, Spain, probably Valencia, 17th/18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
comprising three ceramic dishes decorated in coppery lustre with blue highlights, each with varied decoration comprising a larger foliate element between finer stylised details, each with spiralling lines to reverse, old French collection label
Condition
The largest with break along one edge and associated repair with two metal brackets as visible on reverse, resulting hairline crack running down through centre of dish, with old drill hole to rim for hanging now blocked, some abrasion to external rim and around internal rim, set within metal bracket for suspension (we would advise removing this), adhesive remnants from past label. The middle-sized dish break along centre and associated restoration including overpainting (particularly visible as slightly different tinge to reverse), some abrasion along external rim and internal rim, minor pitting, drill hole on rim for hanging, set in metal bracket for hanging (we advise removing this), the smallest also with a break along one edge with associate d restoration and some overpainting, drill hole to rim for hanging, minor abrasion along external and internal rim, adhesive for old label to reverse, three spur marks, lustre on all three very bright, as viewed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For comparable examples, see Ray 2000, pp.254-5.