Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 200

Lot 200

Worcester ‘Bird in a Ring’ Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1760-70

Worcester ‘Bird in a Ring’ Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1760-70
Lot 200 Details
Worcester ‘Bird in a Ring’ Tea Bowl and Saucer, c.1760-70

painted in underglaze blue with the perch by a table in a garden of rocks and flowering shrubs
diameter 4.8" — 12.2 cm.
painted crescent mark

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor glaze scratch inside bowl; otherwise in good condition; saucer only marked

LOT 200
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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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