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A pair of Chinese Export Armorial Plates Circa 1724
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
with the arms of Frederick with Marescoe in pretence and impaling Marescoe.
Literature
Gordon, 1977, p. 28, pl. 4
Condition
One has three pieces broken from the rim and restuck along a five inch long section. Restored on the underside. There is a shallow 1/8 inch chip to the underside of the rim and some minor fritting.
The other has a less than 1/8 inch chip to the underside of the rim.
Both have slight rubbing 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
Howard, 1974, Vol. I, p. 202, no. D2 illustrates a plate from this service.