Grueby Faience Company

design attributed to Addison B. Le Boutillier

JMW Gallery, Boston, MA
Acquired from the above in 1994

Susan J. Montgomery, The Ceramics of William H. Grueby, Lambertville, NJ, 1993, p. 58, fig. 82 (for the Pond Lily tile series in the bathroom of "Dreamwold," the country estate of Thomas Lawson)

Overall in very good condition. Each tile with minor glaze imperfections inherent in the making, including some occasional small areas where the glaze did not take to the surface. A few of the visible perimeter borders of the tiles with some minor edge wear and occasional small edge flecks consistent with age and gentle use. Some of this edge wear appears to be inherent in the making. The second tile with a small edge loss along the lower left border which appears to have been lightly touched up with color (1/4 x 1/8 inch). With an old (possibly period) stained oak frame. The frame with minor edge wear, a few small edge losses, and a few minute paint specks. A very attractive pictorial frieze with crisp molded details to the tiles and a particularly well-saturated and controlled glaze treatment. The tiles and frame display far greater nuance and depth of color than seen in the catalogue illustration, which is slightly over exposed.
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.