Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 212

Lot 212

Pair of Bow Leaf Dishes, c.1765

Pair of Bow Leaf Dishes, c.1765
Lot 212 Details
Pair of Bow Leaf Dishes, c.1765

moulded and painted in blue with vine leaves and grape clusters
minor chips
length 10.6" — 26.9 cm.
painted four and five character marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $2,337
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Label with Jas. A. Lewis & Son, Inc., New York
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

One largish rim chip and another smaller on stalk handle (both retouched); a few minor glaze chips; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 212
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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