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Three Chinese Export 'Tobacco Leaf' Pattern Plates Circa 1785
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- diameter 8 3/4 in.; 22.2 cm.
each brightly enameled in the center with a large puce flower, surrounded by tobacco leaves painted in turquoise, yellow and blue, all within a scalloped rim.
Provenance
Two: Christie's New York, January 23, 2001, lot 234.
One: Sotheby's New York, April, 2001 19-20, lot 188 (part).
One: Sotheby's New York, April, 2001 19-20, lot 188 (part).
Condition
The first with an rectangular area of restoration with 1 restored crack, enamels to the leaf with overpaint. The second with a triangular area of restoration 1 1/4 in by 5/8 inches to the rim, and another area of restoration with associated hairline measuring approximately 1 5/8 in., the enamels to the leaf with overpaint. The third with 2 hairlines on the rim measuring 1.5 in. and 1 in. respectively. All with some minor flaking and rubbing to enamels.
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.