An Italian maiolica egg standUrbino, by Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo, circa 1530-35 of canted triangular form, supported three lion paw feet, the upper surface moulded with an oval well with three circular wells to each point, painted by Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo, signed F.X.A.R. to central well, amongst scrolling foliage in bianco-sopra-bianco, the circular wells insribed Sale, Speci and Ova, the blue ground decorated a trofei among three winged putti6.5cm.,2 ½in high, 20.5cm., 8in. wideCondition reportOverall some areas of restorations and some replacement but generally of good appearance with no further restorations required. The pieces has been carefully inspected in strong light and under ultra violet light which show areas of restoration but it is impossible to ascertain if these are replacement sections without more invasive examination. This limits the scope of this report, however we have endeavored to give as accurate an impression of the piece as possible. Typically of such a form in this material, the extremities are susceptible to damage and lose, in particular the feet and edges of the vessel. These have been professionally restored in a manner sympathetic to the original piece. For detailed images please contact furniture department. In detail: The upper section, each of the canted corners has been extensively chipped and well restored, two sections extend into two of the three circular wells. Some minor chipping and flaking to the glaze of the yellow rim. On the surface around the edge of the central well, several glaze chips, the surface has been covered in a thin layer of clean lacquer. On the underside of the rim, the corresponding areas of damage described above have been restored. All of the feet have some restorations to them and have possibly been replaced. One foot at 12 o'clock has been restored across and repaired. The sides and underside of the vessel have been covered in a clear layer of varnish or lacquer which again makes the precise extent of damage difficult to determine. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
An Italian maiolica egg standUrbino, by Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo, circa 1530-35 of canted triangular form, supported three lion paw feet, the upper surface moulded with an oval well with three circular wells to each point, painted by Francesco Xanto Avelli da Rovigo, signed F.X.A.R. to central well, amongst scrolling foliage in bianco-sopra-bianco, the circular wells insribed Sale, Speci and Ova, the blue ground decorated a trofei among three winged putti6.5cm.,2 ½in high, 20.5cm., 8in. wideCondition reportOverall some areas of restorations and some replacement but generally of good appearance with no further restorations required. The pieces has been carefully inspected in strong light and under ultra violet light which show areas of restoration but it is impossible to ascertain if these are replacement sections without more invasive examination. This limits the scope of this report, however we have endeavored to give as accurate an impression of the piece as possible. Typically of such a form in this material, the extremities are susceptible to damage and lose, in particular the feet and edges of the vessel. These have been professionally restored in a manner sympathetic to the original piece. For detailed images please contact furniture department. In detail: The upper section, each of the canted corners has been extensively chipped and well restored, two sections extend into two of the three circular wells. Some minor chipping and flaking to the glaze of the yellow rim. On the surface around the edge of the central well, several glaze chips, the surface has been covered in a thin layer of clean lacquer. On the underside of the rim, the corresponding areas of damage described above have been restored. All of the feet have some restorations to them and have possibly been replaced. One foot at 12 o'clock has been restored across and repaired. The sides and underside of the vessel have been covered in a clear layer of varnish or lacquer which again makes the precise extent of damage difficult to determine. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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