Lot 59
  • 59

A VERY RARE PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT 'SAMPLE BORDERED' SAUCERS circa 1810

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • diameter 5 5/8 in.
  • 14.3 cm
each painted around the rim with examples of four different border patterns. Slight rubbing.

Provenance

Sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, January 29, 1983, lot 204

Condition

Good condition apart from some wear to the gilding in the cavetto of each.
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

Two sample border plates of slightly earlier date are illustrated by John Goldsmith Phillips, China Trade Porcelain, p. 36, fig. 22.