Lot 42
  • 42

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT IMARI 'LA DAME AU PARASOL' PATTERN PLATES circa 1770-75

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter 9 1/4 in.
  • 23.5 cm
after a design by Cornelis Pronk, similarly decorated to lot 39. Haircracks.

Provenance

Elinor Gordon, Villanova, Pennsylvania

Condition

One has a 4 1/2-in. haircrack running across the center, forking and issuing a further 1 5/8-in. fine haircrack. The other has a 1 3/4-in. haircrack to the rim and three minor frit-related chips to the rim edge, 3/8, 1/4 and 1/8-in. Both have some minor occasional wear to the gilding.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

See the note to lot 39.