Lot 146
  • 146

A WEDGWOOD MAJOLICA BULB POT AND COVER CIRCA 1870

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
  • length 7 5/8 in.
  • 19.4 cm
impressed WEDGWOOD and letters NRY for November 1870. Some cracks and minor chips. Together with a Wedgwood tricolor lilac jasper vase. 2 pieces.

Provenance

Arthur S. Vernay, New York

Condition

The bulb pot has two extensive haircracks one running down from the rim edge to the center of the pot and forking into two directions and the other in the cavetto area. Additionally there are several occasional minuscule chips to the edges and some minor occasional glaze losses. There is a small flat chip to the underside of the rim at one mask corner and a small slice chip to the footrim. The jasper vase is lacking its cover. There is an approximate 3/4-inch to the rim edge. There are two long haircracks running down from the rim edge and several schort haircracks running on the body. There is an approximate 1-inch chip to the footrim. There are occasional and minor losses to the applied ornaments and a small bruise chip to the interior of the vase, not visible from the exterior.
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.
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