Decorative Arts Online Auction

February 26, 2015

LOT 82

Lot 82

Pair of Derby Demi-Lune Botanical Bough Pots, c.1800

Pair of Derby Demi-Lune Botanical Bough Pots, c.1800
Lot 82 Details
Pair of Derby Demi-Lune Botanical Bough Pots, c.1800

each painted with a botanical specimen in colours, between gilt line borders, the moulded ram’s head handles detailed in gilt
minor condition noted
length 9.8" — 24.5 cm.
painted decorator’s marks in puce

Estimate $350-$500

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Pair of Derby Demi-Lune Botanical Bough Pots, c.1800
  • Pair of Derby Demi-Lune Botanical Bough Pots, c.1800

CONDITION DETAILS

Missing covers; cracks inside at rim and bottom of white flowered one; minor crack through underside and back of orange flowered one; all but one lug is broken; minor wear to gilding

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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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