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A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE SAUCER circa 1740
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description
- diameter 4 7/16 in.
- 11.3 cm
similarly decorated to the preceding plate, but the gilding in the borders worn away. Small chips, one issuing a hair crack.
Condition
Gilding worn away in center, rim with 4mm chip at 1 o'clock, 3mm chip at 7 o'clock, a 3mm chip at 10 o'clock.
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 the preceding lot.
An identical saucer, along with two slightly smaller saucers were sold in these rooms on January 27, 1988. The teapot from this rare service also was sold in these rooms on January 24, 1995, lot 1024.