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A Delft blue-dash equestrian charger, Dutch ( Friesland) or possibly English, circa 1710
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 35.5cm., 14in.diameter
painted in blue, yellow, green and manganese with a horseman on a prancing horse, wearing a feathered hat and carrying a baton, flanked by sponged foliage trees, haircrack.
Provenance
With Louis Gautier,with his paper label
Condition
There is a fine hairline crack to the rim located at 2 o'clock on the clock face which measures approximately 19cm long. There is some areas of typical glaze loss to 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. 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
A similar example is illustrated by F.Britton, English Delftware in the Bristol Collection, (1982), p.63, no.3.45. The decoration is based on the print of William III by T.van Merlen.