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TWO CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PLATTERS QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1775-1785
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
each of oval form with a petal-lobed rim, characteristically painted with a tobacco blossom, a chrysanthemum and sprays of small flowers against an arrangement of large overlapping leaves, the exteriors with four leafy sprays of peony
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 7th November 1995, lot 173.
Christie's London, 11th November 2003, lot 107.
Condition
Both dishes are in good overall condition with the exception of minor fritting to the rims, minor enamel flakes, light rubbing to the enamels, light glaze scratches and light wear and loss to the gilded decoration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."