拍品 123
  • 123

FOUR CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL PLATES, CIRCA 1775 |

估價
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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描述

  • width 9 in.; 22.9 cm
each painted in the center with the arms of Pigott impaling Cope

來源

Christie's New York, January 24, 1997, lot 189 (part lot)

Condition

One plate in overall good condition with a small rim chip and minor frits at the rim edge. One with multiple rim chips to the corners and edges of the plate. One with an approx 3 1/2 in. hairline that splits into two smaller hairlines at 5 o'clock and with chips to the corners of the plate. The last with 4 hairlines, two of which consolidated with rivets and staples, the longer measuring approx. 3 1/2 in. at 10 and 11 o'clock respectively with associated restoration at the corners and rim chips. All with varying degrees of wear to the enamels and gilding.
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.

拍品資料及來源

For the arms see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. I, London, 1974, p. 562, Q6.