Lot 130
  • 130

A pair of Chinese Export Armorial Soup Plates Circa 1735

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
with the arms of Willes impaling Brostler.

Condition

Both have been extensively oversprayed on the back. On one this covers a long crack running from the rim to the center and several small restored rim chips. The other has a 2 inch rim crack and several small restored rim chips.
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, 2003, Vol. II, p. 705, no. Y1 illustrates a plate from this service.