Lot 964
  • 964

A PARTIAL CANTON ENAMEL SWEETMEAT SET QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
the circular central dish depicting an amorous European couple, surrounded by six fan-shaped trays, decorated with figures, landscapes and wufu circling a shou character, all in famille-rose enamels on a white ground, fitted in a painted wood tray (8)

Provenance

Collection of Gordon Rollins (1925-1991), and thence by descent.

Condition

All of the dishes with visible areas of loss and restoration to the interior and exterior - particularly along the outer corners and rims. The dishes with inscriptions each have a later added green-enamel border around the base rim indicating that they may once have been part of another set.
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.