- 84
THREE CHINESE EXPORT SAUCERS MADE FOR PATRICK HAYES OF PHILADELPHIA CIRCA 1795
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
each decorated with a mantled shield gilt with the monogram PH, within a blue enamel and gilt diaper border. Together with a teabowl for the American Market decorated with a monogram . 4 pieces.
Literature
Mudge, 1981, p. 139, fig. 50 (one Hayes saucer)
Condition
Teabowl – has a 2 inch by 1 ¼ inch section of the side restored – covering breaks and probably small losses
Saucers – two are in good condition, one has a 1 inch crack to the 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
Patrick Hayes (1770-1856) was the nephew and adopted heir of Captain John Barry of Philadelphia and who sailed with Barry to Canton aboard the 'Asia' in 1787. For a discussion of Hayes's subsequent voyages, see Lee, 1984, p. 148, and also the note to lot 82 in this sale.