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A Caltagirone maiolica vase
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pottery, maiolica
the bulbous body painted with a head and shoulders profile portrait of a soldier, against a blue washed ground filled with green and yellow ochre flowers and foliage, 17.7cm., 7in. high; together with a small Sicilian maiolica waisted albarello painted with a head and shoulders portrait panel, 13.5cm., 5 1/4 in. high
Condition
Caltagirone vase- some typical glaze chips to rim.
Albarello-three shallow chips to shoulder, the largest approx. 1cm. by 1cm. Two shallow rim chips, the largest, approx, 1.5cm . by 0.7cm. Minor typical glaze chips around foot.
"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."