LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Overall in stable condition. With multiple flaked losses to elements of frame overall. The frame with large visible shrinkage cracks, some likely cracked repairs, stable. The roundel overall with areas of loss to the glaze at the high points, including to the youth's nose and chin, and to the blue background. A firing crack in the making underneath the youth's chin issuing a repaired crack extending approx. 6 inches to the lower center edge, with associated fill, touch-ups to the glaze and glue residue. Overall losses and repairs to the grape leaf decoration, including to several leaf tips at the top of his head, with associated fill and touch-ups to the glaze.