A LARGE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FAIENCE BLUE AND WHITE MODELS OF LIONS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY

A LARGE PAIR OF CONTINENTAL FAIENCE BLUE AND WHITE MODELS OF LIONS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY

each modeled seated with one paw raised on a ball, on a rectangular base, AK marks over numeral 514 in blue
height 18 ¾ in.
47.5 cm

Condition Report:
Each with areas of glaze loss as visible, some of which are visible in in the catalogue illustration.
The example with its right front paw on a ball, with a chip to lower edge of base, visible in illustration. The other with a large area of glaze loss to top edge of base, Each with glaze crazing and wear throughout.

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Rodney Brooke, London, 1982