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A Chinese Export Large Verte-Imari 'Provinces' Charger Circa 1720
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- diameter 18 1/2 in.; 47 cm
the center with the arms of Vlaanderen surrounded by peonies and birds, the rim with six alternating vignettes of birds among branches and figures in landscape, reserved on an underglaze-blue diaper ground.
Provenance
The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards, Christie's New York, January 22, 2002, lot 39.
Condition
There is a hairline crack measuring 4 in. extending from the rim at 1 o'clock. The upper part of the crown is heavily rubbed, and minor speckling from firing to the glaze on the rim at 6 o'clock. The back with a custom fitted wall mount.
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.
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.