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Deux assiettes en porcelaine de Chine d'époque Qianlong (1736-1796)
Description
- porcelaine
- Diam. 22,8 cm
- Diam. 9 in
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. 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."
Catalogue Note
F. et N. Hervouët et Y. Bruneau, Porcelaine des Compagnies des Indes à Décor Occidental, Paris, 1986, n°1-5, p. 14
D. Howard et J. Ayers, China for the West, London, 1978, vol. I, p. 200, n° 198
C. J.A. Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, 1997, p. 290, pl. 338
Cette scène allégorique personnifiant la Compagnie Hollandaise des Indes Orientales (V.O.C.) est inspirée d’une gravure de J. Punt datant de 1739 illustrant le poème Batavia de Jan de Marre. Ce poème est adressé aux directeurs et au gouvernement des Indes orientales pour célébrer la Compagnie et Batavia en tenant que centre de son empire commercial.
Une assiette similaire faisait partie de la collection Hodroff, reproduite par D. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, 1994, pp. 98 and 99, no.91.