Lot 197
  • 197

Wifredo Lam

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dinner Service Set
  • Set of 42 porcelain dishes
  • smallest diameter: 196mm 7 3/4 in
  • largest diameter: 322mm 12 5/8 in
The complete set, comprising 42 glazed and painted dishes for dinner service, circa 1970, each signed LAM in gold paint verso and numbered 94/100, with designs by Wilfredo Lam produced by Fabbrica Albissola Ceramiche, Italy, ceramics produced by H Royal Selb, Germany

Condition

The ceramics are in good condition, one dinner plate with a minute chip on the foot, one small bowl with a miniscule spot of orange staining near rim, the small oval dish with two minute chips on foot, a few with spots of pale superficial surface soiling.
"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."