Decorative Arts Auction

June 0914, 2018
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 29

Lot 29

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Circular Basket, c.1770

Worcester Blue Scale Ground Circular Basket, c.1770
Lot 29 Details
Worcester Blue Scale Ground Circular Basket, c.1770

painted in colours on the interior with a central bouquet of garden flowers and smaller sprigs, the reticulated sides applied on the exterior with red and green florets on a yellow ground
very minor chips
height 3 in — 7.5 cm, diameter 10.3 in — 26.2 cm
painted square fret mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Worcester Blue Scale Ground Circular Basket, c.1770
  • Worcester Blue Scale Ground Circular Basket, c.1770

CONDITION DETAILS

A few very minor chips to applied florets at the rim are barely significant; otherwise substantially in good condition

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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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