Lot 465
  • 465

Four Dutch Delft polychrome vases and covers, circa 1700-1720

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • POTTERY
  • the largest vase: 34cm., 13 3/8 in. high
all painted in the 'cashmire' palette with flowers and formal borders to the rims, the large vase of flattened form painted with a scene of a large bird perched upon rockwork, picked out in ochre, the baluster shaped vase with similar pattern, the three largest vases with LVE marks over numerals in underglaze-blue and iron-red for Lambertus van Eenhoorn, some restoration

Condition

The largest vase has sections broken and restored around the top half of the vase, the vase's cover has also been restored. the baluster shaped vase has some restored chips around the footrim, the cover has been restored. The ovoid shaped vase, the finial of the cover has been restored, there is also a restored chip on the rim. The slender shaped vase, there are restored cracks to the body of the vase. The finial of the cover has been re-stuck and there are restored chips 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."