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A set of thirteen Chinese blue and white chargers Qing dynasty, Qianlong period
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each variously painted with a pavilion sheltered amongst a mountainous landscape by a river
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.38, in The Hall (part); 11 blue and white Nankin Dishes decorated with river scenes
Condition
The chargers are in good condition with the exception of characteristic minor fritting and small flakes to the rims with the exception of the following damage: circa 40cm., diam; one charger is broken in half and has a riveted repair and a 6cm., hairline rim crack; and two others have 8cm., hairline rim cracks; circa 33cm., diam; one charger has a 27cm., four-pointed star crack extending 27cm., into the body from the rim and has been riveted; circa 29cm., diam; one charger has a 10cm., wide crescent-shaped repaired break to the rim and a 6cm., hairline rim crack; another has a 13cm., wide crescent-shaped repaired break to the rim; and another has a 6cm., hairline rim crack.
"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."