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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN LOBED STANDS circa 1770-80
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- diameter 11 7/16 in.
- 29 cm
modeled after a European metal shape, each painted in underglaze-blue, bright enamels and gilding with three pomegranates superimposed on a profusion of blossoms and large leaves within an iron-red line around the gilt-edged rim.
Provenance
Sold, Christie's, London, March 2, 1976, lot 327
Fred Nadler, New York, April 23, 1986
Condition
Wear to gilding on edge on and stacking wear to both, one with flakes to enamels in center, one with 2mm chip to edge, 3/8 inch frit under edge.
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
A sauce tureen stand in this pattern and shape is illustrated by Lange, p. 186, no. 67. Another stand identical to the present example was sold in these rooms on January 24, 1995, lot 1106.