A RARE ITALIAN MAJOLICA GROUP FIGURING THE ANNUNCIATION, ATTRIBUTED TO FAENZA, CIRCA 1490 |

molded in high relief with polychrome decoration, the Virgin holding a book, the Archangel Gabriel one knee on ground, the scene topped by arcades ; (damages and previous restorations)

Several breaks due to a fire in 1945: A vertical break in the center all way long. Horizontal breaks on top third. Restoration to top right corner. A small chip on top left corner. A break at the base of the column An horizontal break on lower third Two fingers of angle broken and missing
"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."

This group comes from the same workshop than the one figuring the Adoration of the Magi at the Victoria and Albert Museum, attributed to Faenza by Bernard Rackham (Catalogue of Italian Maiolica, London, 1940, pl. 28, n° 159).