VENICE OR CASTEL DURANTE, DATED 1553 | A DISH DECORATED A TROFEI

Property of a Private Collector, Michigan
VENICE OR CASTEL DURANTE, DATED 1553
A DISH DECORATED A TROFEI

tin-glazed earthenware
diameter 8 ⅞ in.; 22.5 cm.

Condition Report:
Some minor wear throughout. Some pitting, from firing, on reverse. Expert restoration to rim and part of inner well: from approximately 11 o'clock position to 4 o'clock position, as well as a smaller restoration at approximately 7 o'clock and to portion of rim. Possible maker's mark (circle with stripes and surrounded by petals) on shield at approximately 1 o'clock on border.

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.
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