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A PAIR OF LARGE CHINESE EXPORT 'FAMILLE-ROSE' SHAPED CIRCULAR DISHES QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1775
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- Diameter: 17 1/2 inches
each painted with a ribbon-tied bouquet within an iron-red and gilt floral border.
Condition
One has several small chips to the underside edge of the rim. This dish has also misfired, or been water damaged, as the enamels are matt and worn looking - and the colors have a faded appearance. The other dish has a 1 inch rim chip issuing a 2 inch haircrack and several smaller very minor rim chips. The enamels are a little worn and the purple enamel has misfired.
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.