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A Chinese Export Armorial Plate Circa 1735
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- diameter 9 in.; 23 cm
painted with the arms of Lee quartering Astley, the rim painted in grisaille with harbor scenes of London and Canton.
Provenance
Collection of Donald Grabow.
Acquired by the present owner in 2005.
Acquired by the present owner in 2005.
Condition
The is flaking to the blue enamels of the center arms, and to the banderole. The underside also with 2 very minor rim chips.
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.
Catalogue Note
For the arms see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I, London, 1974, p. 329, J6.