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A Dutch Delft polychrome cistern or 'Bobbejak', circa 1760
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pottery
- 32.8cm., 12 7/8 in. high
modelled seated, his platted wig forming the handle, painted with scattered blue flowers, his cuffs and buttons picked out in ochre and iron-red, upon a rockwork base picked out in yellow affixed with a metal tap.
Condition
The front section of the figure's tricorn hat has been broken and re-stuck.
There are a few scattered typical minor glaze chips.
"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
Figural cisterns of varying male and female forms, probably intended for Wine, Gin or Beer are referred to in Dutch as 'Bobbejak' or 'Bobbejakken', whilst in England they are called Toby Jugs. A closely related example of this model is in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, object number: BK-NM-9530.