Lot 51
  • 51

A GROUP OF FOUR CHINESE EXPORT 'PSEUDO TOBACCO LEAF' WARES CIRCA 1785

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
in various patterns, comprising: an octagonal soup plate in a pink, yellow, iron-red and lime green palette; an octagonal plate with 'scroll' pattern; a sauceboat and a cup.

Literature

Gordon, 1977, p. 47, pl. 30 (the plate)

Condition

The soup plate has a 2 1/2 inch haircrack to the rim and some small shallow chips to the upper surface of the rim edge. The plate has two fine 2 inch haircracks to the rim and some minor rim fritting. The sauceboat has a made up handle and a restored chip to the spout. The cup is in good condition. All have some minor wear to the enamels and gilding overall.
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.