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A FINE PAIR OF CHELSEA PORCELAIN SUNFLOWER DISHES Circa 1755
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- length 9 1/8 in.
- 23.2 cm
each naturalistically modelled with bright yellow petals radiating from a seed-molded center, the curved stem handle issuing two large green leaves.
Provenance
James A. Lewis & Son, Imc., New York
Property of the Estate of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, October 15 1980, lot 171
The Antique Porcelain Company, New York
Property of the Estate of Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, sold, Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, October 15 1980, lot 171
The Antique Porcelain Company, New York
Condition
One dish has two extremely minor pinhead chips to the edge of one leaf. Otherwise, both are crisply molded, brightly painted and in generally good condition.
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
Sunflowers are mentioned in the 1755 Chelsea sale Catalogue, Third day's Sale, Wednesday, March 12, lot 31: "Four large sun flower leaves, and four sun flowers to ditto"; see the facsimile reproduction of this catalogue in the Appendix of Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg by John C. Austin.