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A pair of Chinese Export Armorial Chargers Circa 1740
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
with the arms of Baker.
Condition
One has a star crack to the center running from one side to the other of the footrim. There are several chips to the rim edge ranging in size from one inch to an 1/8th of an inch. Rubbing to the gilding on the borders and scuffing to the gilding in the center.
For the other the gilding is in similar condition, there is a slightly smaller star crack to the center and there are several long areas of restored fritting and minor chips around the rim edge and underside of rim.
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
David S. Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, 1974, Vol. I, p. 286, no, G1 illustrates a saucer dish from this service. The service was made for Sir William Baker, whose eldest son, William Baker, married Juliana Penn, granddaughter of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania.