Description:
Four Pratt-type Pearlware Plaques, England, c. 1800, each self-framed and with underglaze polychrome enamels of classical subjects, two circular: Prometheus Bound, dia. 8 1/4, and Bacchanalian boys at play, dia. 7 1/2; and two oval: Bacchus and Ariadne, lg. 7 3/4, and children with a goat, lg. 7 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600
Prometheus: Broken in half and restored.
Bachanalian boys: Restored break in half and sizable rim damage.
Bacchus and Ariadne: 2 1/2" hairline.
Children with goats: In very good condition throughout.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Pratt, United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.