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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.
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.