Lot 307
  • 307

A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL SOUP PLATE, QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD, CIRCA 1731 |

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • diameter 8 3/8 in.; 21.3 cm
painted in the center with the arms of Peers

Condition

In overall good condition with some gilding touched up, with minor firing imperfections and minor wear to the surface.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

For the arms, see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, London, 1974, p. 249, E10. It is interesting to note that the invoice accompanying this service, dated 10th of December, 1731, remains in the possession of the family of Sir Charles Peers, and it reads: 'Invoice of Two Chests of China Ware, Laden on board the Ship Harrison, Capt Samuel Martin, Commander, bound to the port of London and to go consigned to Charles Peers Esq. on his proper Aud. and Risque.' This account makes this service one of the few examples in the history of Chinese armorial porcelain to have a surviving invoice, the most famous and well known example being the Okeover service.
The reverse of this example is accompanied by two labels, one bearing the logo of Vista Alegre and inscribed with 'Rockefeller' and an inventory number 79M/ 78, the other indicating the colors of the plate, for production and color proofing purposes for the Nelson Rockefeller Collection reproductions.