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Two Chinese Export famille-rose chargers 18th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- diameters 15 3/8 and 13 3/4 in.
- 39.1 and 34.8 cm
one painted in the center with a Meissen-style landscape panel; the other with an oriental lady being pushed in a wheeled chair surrounded by attendants. Hair crack and minor rim chips and restored rim chips.
Condition
The Meissen style plate has a star-shaped hair crack running in from the rim approx 2 inches and 1 1/2 inches. There is some rubbing to the decoration in the center.
The other plate has several 3/8 inch or less chips to the underside edge of the rim. There are also five restored chips to the front of the rim at the top edge between 11 o'clock and 2 o'clock.
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.