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Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

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LOT 184

Lot 184

Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755

Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755
Lot 184 Details
Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755

with moulded basketweave sides and handles applied with florets and leaves, painted in blue on the interior with a scene of island pagodas, boating figures and a fisherman on a bridge, the scalloped rim with trailing flower sprays and a scroll border enclosing latticework and panels of flower sprigs and birds perched amongst scrolling leaves
small loss to one leaf
length 14.5" — 36.8 cm.
painted workman’s mark in underglaze blue

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755
  • Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755
  • Rare Worcester ‘Six-Piered Bridge’ Two-Handled Oval Basket-Bowl, c.1755
Provenance:

Label with Jas. A. Lewis & Son, Inc., New York, 1956
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

Literature:

Branyan, French and Sandon, Worcester Blue and White Porcelain, 1751-1790, p. 131

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor loss to one leaf at handle join; otherwise 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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