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A Pair of Regence Silver-mounted Japanese Imari Porcelain Two-handled Bowls, the porcelain circa 1680-1700, the silver mounts Paris, 1717-22
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- struck with mark for small work, Paris, 1717-22 on all straps below handles and foot rims
- silver, porcelain
- length over handles 10 1/4 in.
- 26 cm
painted in underglaze blue, iron red, green and gilt with prunus trees and sprays of chrysanthemums, mounted with silver gadrooned rim and conforming foot rim, the loop handles centered by bud and with foliate strapwork below.
Provenance
S.J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1997
Condition
Silver: good condition. Porcelain: Both bowls appear to be in good condition with light scratches to the interior and exterior and minor wear to the gilding.
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
The dolphin-decorated strapwork below the handles should be compared with that on two silver-mounted Imari tureens, Paris, 1726-32 and 1744-50, sold Christie's New York, October 20, 1999, the mount illustrated on the cover.