Lot 9
  • 9

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.

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.