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Lot 954

Three Delftware and Majolica Apothecary Jars

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Dutch, probably early 18th century, two blue and white decorated apothecary jars, one labeled "V. Avrevum", and one labeled "Diaphoenicon", each within a cartouche surrounded by peacock, fruit basket, floral, and mask decoration, largest 7-5/8 in.; possibly Italian, majolica apothecary jar with urn and flower decoration, 7 in.  , Provenance: Estate of James Frank Dennis, High Point, North Carolina

Condition

one blue and white jar with long vertical hairlines and areas of chipped glaze; one blue and white jar with scattered chips to rim and form, hairlines, crazing, and some possible blue color retouch; polychrome jar with chips to glaze, hairlines, and crazing; other scratches, wear, and surface dirt