Lot 68
- 68
A VIENNA DISH 18TH CENTURY | AN OCTAGONAL VIENNA DISH LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- 19cm., 7½ in. diam.
the octagonal soft-paste dish decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with the "Hob in the well" design
Condition
- It is 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. 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
The Sima Guang design (see lot 67) was reproduced by the Vienna factory in the late eighteenth century. The design closely imitates the Kakiemon prototype (see lot 67). The pattern has been known since the Chelsea factory produced the design around 1755 by the name 'Hob in the well,' apparently after a popular play called "Flora or Hob in the well" published by Thomas Doggett in 1698 and adapted by Colley Cibber in 1711.