• Christie's Interiors  auction at Christies

    Sale 10664

    Christie's Interiors

    London, South Kensington

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    17 November 2015

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    • A CONTINENTAL FAIENCE ARMORIAL
    Lot 265

    A CONTINENTAL FAIENCE ARMORIAL CISTERN AND COVER

    SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 1,875

    Estimate

    GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

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    A CONTINENTAL FAIENCE ARMORIAL CISTERN AND COVER
    SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
    Painted and moulded with a coat of arms beneath a ducal coronet, flanked by branches and flowers, fitted with metal spouts issuing from dolphins, the cover with a chinoiserie figure finial
    23¼ in. (59 cm.) high overall

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    Please note that this lot should be marked with an STAR symbol in the printed catalogue, and as such import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price, in addition to the usual 20% VAT on the Buyer’s Premium.


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