Lot 42
A Deruta maiolica scudella or bowl, first half of the 17th century
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
£625
Description
of circular lobed form, with serpentine handles, raised on a circular spreading foot, painted in gold lustre with fleur-de-lys and scrolling foliage
Dimensions
15cm wide
Footnote
Literature:
See Jeanne Giacomotti, 'Catalogue des Majoliques de Musees Nationaux', (Paris, 1974), p. 431, cat.1289.This illustrates a two handled bowl with smaller lobes but similar painting attributed to Deruta first half of the 17th century