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Three Montelupo chargers, 17th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- pottery
- 25.5cm., 10in.; 25cm., 9 7/8 in. and 32.5cm., 12 3/4 in. diam.
one painted with a gentleman walking with a staff, another with a gentleman standing holding two swords raised, and a larger example with a gentleman riding a horse holding two swords raised, each in a minimal landscape reserved against bright ochre-yellow sky,
Condition
The dish with a gentleman walking with a staff,
A flake of glaze loss at 7 o'clock, some scattered glaze loss to the reverse,
The dish with a gentleman holding two swords,
pierced through at 12 o'clock, two chips to center of dish, possibly resulting from firing flaws.
The larger dish,
drilled twice, two chips to the center, possibly resulting from firing flaws, a glaze flake at 2 o'clock, otherwise typical glaze loss to 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."