A pair of Chinese Export Armorial Plates for the Dutch Market Circa 1745

with the arms of Van Reverhorst.

One is in good condition with some minor stacking wear and an area of gilding spanning about one inch at the border which has been rubbed off. The gilding on the arms is also slightly rubbed. The other is also in good condition; some of the gilding on the edge has been rubbed or chipped off, and there is some minor stacking wear. There is a 1cm shallow chip to the edge of hte plate which has been restored.
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.

Kroes, 2007, p. 316, cat. no. 233 illustrates a plate from this service. As noted by the author, this service, made for Theodorus and Adriaan van Reverhorst, may have been especially expensive due to the unique shapes included. The arms of Theodorus and Adriaan van Reverhorst are depicted in the middle with the arms of their eight great grandparents on the side.