Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 217

Lot 217

Bow Shell Pickle Stand, c.1765

Bow Shell Pickle Stand, c.1765
Lot 217 Details
Bow Shell Pickle Stand, c.1765

a shell shaped dish raised on coral stem applied with small shells, three larger shells arranged around the base, all painted on the interiors with dragons in underglaze blue
repairs
height 5" — 12.6 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

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

Lot Report

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Bow Shell Pickle Stand, c.1765
  • Bow Shell Pickle Stand, c.1765
Provenance:

Mary Fox Linton, London, 1959
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

CONDITION DETAILS

Repairs to three of the four shells; some losses to smaller applied shells on the stem; minor chips at rim of uppermost shell

LOT 217
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About Condition Ratings

  • 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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