拍品 125
  • 125

A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL OCTAGONAL PLATES FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET, CIRCA 1770 |

估價
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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描述

  • width 9 in.; 22.8 cm
each painted in the center with the arms of Alexander, Earl of Stirling, quartering MacDonald, inscribed with motto PER MARE PER TERRAS.

來源

Elinor Gordon, Pennsylvania
New Jersey Private Collection
Sotheby's New York, January 27, 1988, lot 393

Condition

Both plates with 1 hairline extending from the rim previously stabilized, the longer crack of the two measuring approx. 2 7/8 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.

拍品資料及來源

For the arms see David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Vol. II, Chippenham, 2003, p. 264, N6.