A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAN-SHAPED DISHES circa 1750

in the Japanese taste, the interior painted on the fluted upper section with butterflies and other insects flitting among peonies and prunus above gilt 'staves' conjoined beneath a gilt triangular tip, one edge with a larger iron-red 'stave' patterned with gilt cell diaperwork, and the underside decorated with an Imari flowering vine. One with a small chip.

Sold, Christie's, London, July 7, 1980, lot 77

One with minor fritting on corners and edges, 3mm chip to red edge, some wear to gilding and straight edge of both, minor stacking wear on both.
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.

An identical pair of dishes was in the collection of a Princely Family, sold at Sotheby's in London on June 17, 1998, lot 459.