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A SET OF FOUR CHELSEA SCALLOPED PLATES CIRCA 1755
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- diameter 8 5/8 in.
- 21.9 cm
each painted in the center with a colorful spray of flowers and other sprigs within the rim painted with panels of birds amidst shrubbery alternating with wave-molded panels, red anchor marks. Minor haircrack, chips and some minor wear.
Condition
One plate has a minor firing-related haircrack running 3/4-in horizontally along the rim edge; one has two rim chips, 1/4-in. and 3/8-in.; one has a 1/4-in. rim chip; all have some minor wear to the enamel of the rim edges.
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.