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a Castelli maiolica circular plaque, workshop of Francesco Grue, circa 1720-1730
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- pottery/maiolica
- 28cm, 11in diameter
painted with a scene of the hunting of a bear, after Antonio Tempesta (typical minor chips)
Condition
chips to 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. 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
This plaque might be attributed to several members of the Grue and the Gentili families, the two main families of potters in Castelli at the time. A closely similar panel, however, is attributed to Francesco Saverio Grue (1720-1755), see Maioliche di Castelli, Luciana Arbace, 1993, fig. 131.
The scene is after an engraving by Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630), an Italian engraver and painter who collaborated on frescoes in many palazzi in Rome and whose engravings were widely circulated in Italy and throughout Europe. (see Bartsch, 37, N. 1147)