English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017
Lot 95
An Urbino maiolica istoriato dish mid 16th century
Estimate £3,500 - £4,500 | Hammer £5200
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Description
An Urbino maiolica istoriato dish mid 16th century, painted with the musical contest between Apollo and Marsyas, the former to the left with a lyre, the latter in the centre with an aulos, the crowned figure between them possibly King Midas, to the right Marsyas receiving his comeuppance being tied to a tree by the furious god, titled 'Apolle & Marsias' in blue script to the underside, restored, 25.4cm.