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TWO STAFFORDSHIRE LEAD-GLAZED CREAM COLORED WHIELDON-TYPE EARTHENWARE SQUARE BOWLS CIRCA 1760-70
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- width of bowls 9 1/8 in.
- 23.2 cm
each bowl sponged in blue, grey, and green and molded on the interior with a border of leaves and scrollwork. Together with a Whieldon-type reticulated oval stand. Minor restoration, fine haircrack. 3 pieces
Provenance
The bowls, Art Trading Ltd., New York
Exhibited
The bowls, Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, "Collectors' Choice", 1979, no. 96
Condition
The bowls:
The first bowl has a 2 1/2 inch restored crack down from the rim, as well as one or two very tiny rim chips, and several very minor restored rim chips. The second bowl has a 1inch restored crack running down from the rim, several small restored rim chips, all the restoration is very well done.
The stand:
In generally good condition, with minor surface scratches. The grey color misfired in certain places around the rim.
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.
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.