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Three creamware plaques representing the Seasons, possibly Bovey Tracey, circa 1770-80
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Creamware
- 15.2cm., 6in.high.
each moulded with the goddess Flora, Summer holding a bottle and glass, Autumn holding a rabbit and sickle, and Winter with a halberd and candle, each glazed in brown, green and ochre; also a similarly moulded wall pocket of Summer
Provenance
With D.M & P.Manheim, with paper labels.
Condition
The ochre coloured example: There are three hairline cracks in the body of the scroll work motif at the base.
The example in the bottom left of the illustration: The scroll work motif at the bottom of the plaque has broken off and been re-stuck.
The other two pieces are in good condition.
"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
For a set of Seasons wall pockets, see Adams and Thomas, A Potworks in Devonshire (1996), p.62