RARE 18th/early 19th C. MOKHFIA Fez Morocco Faience Polychrome Plate/Sail Ship

Description: RARE 18th/early 19th C. MOKHFIA Fez Morocco Faience Polychrome Plate/Sail Ship A late 18th/Early 19th Century Mokhfid Fez Morocco Faience Polychrome footed Plate depicting a rare stylized pair of North African Caravelles or sailing ships; measuring 31.5 cm in diameter (approx. 12.5 in.) and generally in near fine condition with some pernette marks noted and 3 rim chips; no repairs or cracks with original hole in footing for wall mounting/display. A rare Moroccan ceramic plate with stylized imagery of ships. a similar 18th C. Moroccan dish with a Sailing Ship decor is in the collection of Hetjens Museum Dusseldorf, Germany - documentation: De Hand Van Fatima, Marokkaanse Keramiek / The Hand of Fatima, Moroccan Ceramics - published in 1996, by Keramiekmuseum Het Princessehof, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands - text on page 55, pictures of the Hetjens dish on page 64 and 65 - which see. Fresh from the collection of a professor and acquired some 50 years ago from a dealer in antique North African and Middle Eastern ceramics in France - this gorgeous polychrome faience Mokhfid Fez Morocco plate has long held pride of place in the professor's home. But death comes to us all - and now it is time to pass this 18th century Moroccan ceramic on to another who will appreciate it's importance and beauty. Produced in a Muslim society that frowned upon any imagery other than abstract and non-representational design elements - this plate is rare simply because it does depict, though in a highly stylized fashion, two sailing boats. We are offering this exceptional North African ceramic in auction format with a buy it now option. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask before bidding. Please note this ceramic work will be fully insured (at winning bidder's expense based on final sale price) and very well packed! Thank you! Successful bidders please note: INSURANCE on all items over $100 strongly recommended. SELLER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR CARRIERS DAMAGE, LOSS, BREAKAGE OF ANY KIND OR DEGREE . Any insurance claims MUST BE the responsibility of the successful bidder. Payment due within seven days of auction's end. 1 Day handling time and 14 day return policy. It is the responsibility of the prospective buyer to inquire as to the condition of a specific lot before bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Seller shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please review all of the information and photographs before requesting additional information. We will respond as quickly as possible. All sales are final unless seller has significantly misrepresented auctioned item. No seller refund shipping and/or any handling expense.please CONTACT SELLER DIRECTLY prior to posting feedback - we sincerely want our customers to be happy with their purchases and would be more than happy to address any and all of your concerns.PLEASE NOTE: All books sent media mail which can take UP TO 2 WEEKS IN SOME CASES FOR DELIVERY , unless successful bidder requests otherwise. Thanks for looking . Thanks for your cooperation !Finally we are strongly green and use recycled packing material in over 95% of our shippings. Shipping & Handling US ShippingPlease check eBay's Shipping & Payment tab USPS Ground Advantage® International ShippingPlease check eBay's Shipping & Payment tab USPS Priority Mail International FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!

Price: 575 USD

Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, California

End Time: 2025-02-03T03:00:04.000Z

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