Lot 72
  • 72

An extensive blue and white dinner service Qing dynasty, Qianlong period

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • dinnerplates 23cm. diameter.
painted with an abundantly filled flower basket, embellished with ribbons and topped by a butterfly, comprising: fifty dinnerplates with shaped rims, fourty-four dinnerplates, thirty-five soup plates, twenty one side plates, twelve small round dishes, eleven larger round dishes, five large round dishes, four small tureens, covers and three stands, two large tureens, covers and stands, twelve rectangular dishes in six sizes, two square bowls; together with two salt cellars, one large charger with brown rim, and one large dish and drainer

Condition

The service comprises: 50 dinnerplates with shaped rims (diam. 23cm.), 44 dinnerplates (diam. 23.5), 35 soup plates (diam. 23cm.), 21 side plates (diam. 19cm.), twelve small round dishes (diam. 21cm.), eleven larger round dishes (diam. 23.5cm.), five large round dishes (diam. 27cm.), four small tureens, covers and three saucers, four sauce boats and saucers, two large tureens and covers (22cm. high, 34cm. long), twelve rectangular dishes in six sizes (ranging from 25-44.5cm. long), two rectangular deep dishes (37cm. long), two square bowls (11cm. high), two associated salt cellars, one associated large dish and drainer (diam. 44cm.), and one associated charger with brown rim (diam. 42.5cm.). In overall good condition with some minor rim frits and few smaller rim chips to various items, some plates with tiny chips to the footrims, minor glaze abrasion and scratching to the glaze, some minor imperfections to the glaze, few plates with hairline cracks, one soup plate with restored rim, one larger round dish with restored half-moon shaped chip to the rim, one small tureen with small shallow rim chip, one large tureen with smaller damage to handle, the sauce boats with small hairline cracks and glaze chips (two sauce boats matched), the large charger with brown rim with hairline crack running down from the rim (ca. 9cm. long), the salts with rim frits and rubbing to the gilding, dish and drainer with rim frits and sand inclusions, one shallow chip to underside of the rim (ca. 2cm.).
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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