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A MONUMENTAL HISPANO-MORESQUE POTTERY 'ALHAMBRA-STYLE' VASE, SPAIN, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 84.5cm. height40cm. approx. diam.
of tall baluster form, carved in relief with split-palmette and foliate decoration, orange, blue and cream glazes, gold borders, inscriptions to handles, a roundel on each side featuring a coat of arms and 'Y' surmounted by a crown, on wooden base
Condition
Bright colours, breaks and associated restoration with overpainting to neck and handles, could benefit from a professional clean as there appears to be some dirt encrustation on surface, as viewed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Repetition of: la ghalib illa allah
'There is no Conqueror but God' (The Nasrid motto)
The monogram on the vase may be that of Queen Isabella II of Spain (r.1833-68).
Repetition of: la ghalib illa allah
'There is no Conqueror but God' (The Nasrid motto)
The monogram on the vase may be that of Queen Isabella II of Spain (r.1833-68).