Lot 489
  • 489

A SET OF SEVERAL PORCELAIN PART-DINNER SERVICES, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
500 - 600 EUR
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Description

  • H. from 21,8 to 38,4 cm ; from 8 5/8 to 15 1/8 in.
five round and oval Famille Rose porcelain serving dishes the centre painted with a flower spray; together with eleven Famille Rose dishes decorated with flower sprays and ribbons; together with eleven plates and seven Famille rose soup plates decorated with a band of flowers on the border; together with nine Famille Rose soup plates painted to the center  with a flower spray; together with five Famille Rose plates decorated with flower sprays and a coral band on the border; together with thirteen Famille Verte on blue ground plates decorated with figures; together with a pair of two Famille Rose 'birds' chargers, China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century (accidents, losses and restorations)

Literature

R. Murphy, Les paradis secrets d'Yves Saint Laurent et de Pierre Bergé, Paris, 2009, p. 94 (two 'birds' Famille Rose chargers) (ill.).

Condition

Overall wear to the enamels/gilding, gritting to rims, hairline cracks, losses and tiny restorations. 
"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."