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A Chinese Export Famille-Rose Platter for the Indian Market Circa 1785
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
depicting an Indian man atop an elephant, enclosed by a flowers and vines painted in bianco-sopra-bianco.
Literature
Gordon, 1977, p. 83, pl. 71
Condition
In overall good condition. The gilding around the edge rim is rubbed. Some of the gilding and enamel of the border of the center panel has been rubbed off.
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 and Ayers, 1978, Vol. II, p. 468, no. 478, illustrate a plate with this design but with a different border; they note that this pattern was probably made for the Indian market but some pieces may have been shipped to Europe through India.