A CASTELLI MAIOLICA LARGE DISH, CIRCA 1720, GRUE FAMILY WORKSHOP

KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE

A CASTELLI MAIOLICA LARGE DISH, CIRCA 1720, GRUE FAMILY WORKSHOP

painted with a landscape below a border of winged putti, bouquets and masks, in a felt covered frame
45cm. wide; 17¾in.

Condition Report:
A section of the border between 7 and 10 o'clock has been broken in two triangular sections and restored. There is an associated crack extending from the repaired section and a crack from the rim in the middle of the upper broken section. There is a faint hairline crack to the rim at about 12 o'clock and a few scattered glaze chips to the moulded border. The restoration is old and has disoloured and should ideally be refreshed, it may disguise some glaze losses.
The dish has a 20th centuy velvet-covered mount, the material to the exposed border has faded.

"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."

Provenance:
Probably acquired by Robert Clements, 1st Earl of Leitrim (1732-1804)