A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN AMERICAN MARKET 'WASHINGTON MEMORIAL' THREE-PART VEGETABLE TUREEN AND COVER CIRCA 1800-02

painted in brown monochrome with a spread-winged eagle perched on a monument inscribed within an oval on its base WASHINGTON, and an oval panel monogrammed in iron-red and gold JRS, set within a band of gold and brown flower-filled drapery entwined with a gilt flowering vine.

Hirschl & Adler, New York, 2003

Minor wear to the gilding to the rims and handles. Otherwise, in good 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.
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.

A number of dinner service wares decorated with George Washington's tomb have been published and for a discussion of the service, and notes on other examples, see the note to the vegetable tureen cover from the Mottahedeh Collection, sold in these rooms, October 19, 2000, lot 328.