Description
Two Spanish pottery dishes, one with deep sides, the well painted with a stylized castle, the other decorated with a detailed castle amidst fruit and flowers, resting on a large C scroll, and a faïence lobed dish, probably French, painted with a tent and a figure in a small boat, the reverse with an unusual 'noughts and crosses' mark, 2nd half 18th century, damages and repairs, 38.7cm max. (3)
From the collection of Anthony Ray (1926-2009), ceramic historian.
Cf. Anthony Ray, Spanish Pottery, no.361 for a similar plate in the V&A.
