English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021

Lot 440

A pair of Italian porcelain ewers and silver covers c.1770

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £850

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Description

A pair of Italian porcelain ewers and silver covers c.1770, probably Buen Retiro, in the manner of Chinese blanc de Chine, the globular bodies with gadrooned bases, rising to tall cylindrical necks linking mythical mask spouts and fine scroll handles, some faults, the silver covers a 19th century addition with French marks, 16.2cm. (4)

Provenance: from the collection of Lady Kate Davson, née Kate Foster (1938-2020).