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TWELVE CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN PLATES circa 1770-80
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- diameter 9 3/8 in.
- 22.8 to 23.8 cm
decorated in the same pattern as the eight preceding lots, but ten of slightly whiter porcelain. Minor imperfections.
Provenance
The Collection of Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, sold, Sotheby's, New York, April 25, 1998, lots 27 and 28
Condition
Ten plates each have several minor restored/touched-up rim chips, two of which each have a sealed haircrack to the rim.
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.
Catalogue Note
See the note to lot 113.