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Two Chinese Export Armorial Plates Circa 1736-40 and Circa 1740
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- diameter of larger 9 1/2 in.; 24.2 cm
the octagonal plate painted with the arms of de la Bistrate of Anvers in Brabant, accollée with Proli of Anvers and Milan, the other painted with the arms of Cedercrona of Sweden.
Condition
The octagonal one with a hairline extending from 7 o'clock to 1 o'clock, running 3/4 of the length of the plate (approx. 7.5 inches). The other with a hairline extending from the rim at 8 o'clock direction measuring approx. 2 3/4 in.
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
A similar round plate with the arms of de la Bistrate of Anvers in Brabant, accollée with Proli of Anvers and Milan is illustrated in David Howard and John Ayers, China for the West, Vol. II, London, 1978, p. 453, no. 459. A plate painted with the arms of Cedercrona is in the collection of the Göteborgs stadsmuseum, accession number GM:19167.