Lot #25 - “HOBART TOWN” circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware ceramic plate
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:24 Nov 2019 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
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Lot #:25
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Lot Description:“HOBART TOWN” circa 1825 Staffordshire earthen ware ceramic plate
with blue & white transfer pattern. (After) George William Evans, who originally published the image as a frontispiece to his book on the colony in 1822. Earliest known depiction of Australia on porcelain or earthen ware. Extremely rare & desirable. Diameter 23cm. Hairline cracks expertly repaired without loss of image. -
Notes:An example sold by us in November 2014 brought $4,000+BP.
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Estimate:A$800 - 1,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Ceramics & Porcelain
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