English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017
Lot 94
A Deruta maiolica gold-lustre comport or footed bowl early 16th century
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £820
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Description
A Deruta maiolica gold-lustre comport or footed bowl early 16th century, the bowl straight-sided and painted to the interior in blue and gold lustre with St Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, kneeling before a cross and flanked by conical trees, the walls with an ovolu band, some restoration, 26.5cm dia.
Cf. Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession No. 508-1865 for a similar bowl with ovolu bands.