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A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PLATE circa 1720
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- diameter 8 13/16 in.
- 22.4 cm
the center painted in underglaze-blue, iron-red, grisaille and gold with the arms of Rudge quartering Delafosse within an elaborate scroll border around the well beneath a honeycomb-diaper border around the cavetto interrupted by the crest flanked on the rim by dragons, carp and a pavilion rising from waves, the edge with a trellis diaper band.
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, March 26, 1987
Condition
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
A bowl and a large dish from this service are illustrated by Howard 1997, p. 100, no. 116. A plate from this service is illustrated by Howard 2003, p. 147, no. D5; and another was in the collection of Carsten Faurschou, sold at Christie's in London on November 19, 1986, lot 4.