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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE EGGSHELL SAUCER DISHES circa 1730
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- diameter 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
the grisaille cell diaper ground reserved with a blue-edged fan-shaped panel superimposed against gold and oxidized silver flowers and painted with a Chinese pheasant perched on a rock amidst peonies, the rim with a floral and foliate-scroll border. One with a section of the rim repaired.
Exhibited
New York, International Asian Art Fair, 2002
Condition
One with a 1/4-inch restored chip at 9 o'clock within a crescent-shaped two-piece repair that is 3 x 1 1/2-inches from 9:30 to 7:30 (difficult to see from front); one in good condition.
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
An identical pair of dishes was offered for sale at Christie's in Monte Carlo on December 7, 1991, lot 2.