DescriptionAn English delftware large oval dishcirca 1635-50, Southwark, probably Pickleherring Quay
after a dish by Bernard Palissy or a follower, moulded and applied with an undulating snake on an island of branches and berries above a stream, the tapering deep sides applied with two lizards or salamanders and four frogs among ferns, shells and foliage, enriched in a palette of blue, yellow, ochre, green and manganese/black, the underside plain45.1 cm. wide17¾in.Condition reportAlthough the dish has suffered some damage it has been well and sympathetically restored so whilst the sculptural upper surface presents beautifully, the underside has been filled around the cracks but has been left so that the areas of damage can be seen on close inspection. There are no significant losses and the dish is intact. This means the dish is of overall good appearance when displayed and when it is in hand.
A section to the rim between 11 and 2 o'clock and extending down to the bottom of the well has been broken in six sections and repaired, any minor associated glaze chips or losses have been filled and the fill is visible to the reverse but restored and re-touched invisibly to the upper surface. There is a crack form the rim at about 10 o'clock which runs down to the base of the well and extends anti-clockwise to 5 o'clock, again this crack is barely perceptible to the upper surface and left more visible to the reverse.
There are typical glaze losses to the moulded creatures mostly to the heads of each and the legs of the salamanders and again typical glaze flaking to the rim which has been worn down over time, there is a small rim chip at 5 o'clock.
The dish has a metal holder from its time in the Longridge collection which allows it to be hung, it is secure and the tips of the grips have been camouflaged against the pattern of the dish.
"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."ProvenanceWith Winifred Williams, Eastbourne and London
John Philip Kassebaum, his sale Sotheby's, London, 7th October 1992, lot 18.
Syd Levethan, The Longridge Collection, his sale Christie's, New York, 24th January 2011, Lot 50.
An English Private Collection Catalogue note
DescriptionAn English delftware large oval dishcirca 1635-50, Southwark, probably Pickleherring Quay
after a dish by Bernard Palissy or a follower, moulded and applied with an undulating snake on an island of branches and berries above a stream, the tapering deep sides applied with two lizards or salamanders and four frogs among ferns, shells and foliage, enriched in a palette of blue, yellow, ochre, green and manganese/black, the underside plain45.1 cm. wide17¾in.Condition reportAlthough the dish has suffered some damage it has been well and sympathetically restored so whilst the sculptural upper surface presents beautifully, the underside has been filled around the cracks but has been left so that the areas of damage can be seen on close inspection. There are no significant losses and the dish is intact. This means the dish is of overall good appearance when displayed and when it is in hand.
A section to the rim between 11 and 2 o'clock and extending down to the bottom of the well has been broken in six sections and repaired, any minor associated glaze chips or losses have been filled and the fill is visible to the reverse but restored and re-touched invisibly to the upper surface. There is a crack form the rim at about 10 o'clock which runs down to the base of the well and extends anti-clockwise to 5 o'clock, again this crack is barely perceptible to the upper surface and left more visible to the reverse.
There are typical glaze losses to the moulded creatures mostly to the heads of each and the legs of the salamanders and again typical glaze flaking to the rim which has been worn down over time, there is a small rim chip at 5 o'clock.
The dish has a metal holder from its time in the Longridge collection which allows it to be hung, it is secure and the tips of the grips have been camouflaged against the pattern of the dish.
"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."ProvenanceWith Winifred Williams, Eastbourne and London
John Philip Kassebaum, his sale Sotheby's, London, 7th October 1992, lot 18.
Syd Levethan, The Longridge Collection, his sale Christie's, New York, 24th January 2011, Lot 50.
An English Private Collection Catalogue note
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