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Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Jewelled Tree': A pair of Fairyland Lustre vases
both with gilt printed Portland Vase stamp and inscribed 'Z4968' or 'Z4968 T', each with indistinct incised shape number '2351'
- porcelain, lustre, gilding
- 22cm.;
- 8¾in.
porcelain, polychrome lustre and gilt, depicting a black jewelled tree amidst a lush river landscape with fairies, cat and mouse, and further animals, the inside with mother of pearl lustre and further fairies to the rim
Literature
Una des Fontaines, Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre, The Work of Daisy Makeig-Jones, New York and London, 1975, fig. 49 and plate 27
Condition
This is a rare pair of Wedgwood Fairyland design. Both are in good condition. Right hand vase in the illustration with an overall clearer polychrome lustre design. Both with very minor and typical rubbing to gilding. An elegant pair, ready for display.
"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."