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FIVE CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN PLATES, CIRCA 1785 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- diameter 9 1/4 in.; 23.5 cm
en suite with the preceding lot
Provenance
4 plates:
Collection of John M. Davis
Sotheby's New York, January 16, 1997, lot 1253
1 plate:
Christie's New York, January 24, 1997, lot 168
Collection of John M. Davis
Sotheby's New York, January 16, 1997, lot 1253
1 plate:
Christie's New York, January 24, 1997, lot 168
Condition
One plate with several restored rim chips and the underside rim with overpaint. Three plates with forked hairlines to the center of the plate, of which one with the crack extending to the rim. One plate broken into 3 pieces and restored back and consolidated with staples. All with minor wear and flaking to the enamels and minor fritting, as well as minor firing imperfections.
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.