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Rare sgraffito glazed red earthenware plate with pinwheel flowers and tulips, attributed to Conrad Mumbouer (1761-1845) or John Monday (1809-1862) Haycock Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1834-1845
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- SGRAFFITO PLATE WITH PINWHEEL FLOWERS AND TULIPS
- Glazed red earthenware
- 1 3/4 by 11 3/16 in. diam.
- C. 1835-1845
Provenance
Arthur J. Sussel, Philadelphia
Parke-Bernet Galleries, "The Collection of the Late Arthur J. Sussel," October 23-25, 1958 (3 volumes), lot 252
Hattie K. Brunner, Reinholds, Pennsylvania
John Gordon, New York
Christie's New York, "The John Gordon Collection of Folk Americana," January 15-19, 1999, lot 234 (mistakenly attributed to Jacob Medinger in sale catalog)
Parke-Bernet Galleries, "The Collection of the Late Arthur J. Sussel," October 23-25, 1958 (3 volumes), lot 252
Hattie K. Brunner, Reinholds, Pennsylvania
John Gordon, New York
Christie's New York, "The John Gordon Collection of Folk Americana," January 15-19, 1999, lot 234 (mistakenly attributed to Jacob Medinger in sale catalog)
Literature
American Radiance: The Ralph Esmerian Gift to the American Folk Art Museum, p. 145, fig. 108A
Condition
Minor old rim chips, tiny flake at center; small flakes at left of center flower
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.
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.