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A Chinese Export Famille-Rose 'Cherry Pickers' Plate Circa 1780
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
Condition
There is a 2 1/2 inch hair crack to the rim at 2 o'clock and slight stacking wear to the enamel.
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
'The Cherry Pickers' was a popular Dutch market pattern produced until the early 19th Century. It was also on European porcelain, including Meissen. The scene originally derived from a French print, 'La Cueillette des Cerises' engraved by Nicolas Ponce (1746 - 1831).
A pair of plates from the Khalil Rizk Collection sold at Sotheby's, New York, April 25, 2008, lot 171.