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A CHELSEA PORCELAIN CABBAGE LEAF BOWL CIRCA 1755
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 6 3/8 in.
- 16.2 cm
naturalistically molded as overlapping puce-ribbed green-edged leaves and painted in the interior with a flower spray and scattered sprigs, red anchor mark.
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, December 8, 1989, lot 128
Condition
Good condition, although there is a minor firing crack through the footrim and a minor short firing tear to the rim.
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 of this type is mentioned in the 1755 Chelsea sale Catalogue, Third Day's Sale, Wednesday, March 12, lot 6: "Four small cabbage leaves and a large cabbage leaf and bason"; see the facsimile reproduction of this catalogue in the Appendix of Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg by John C. Austin. A similar bowl and a cabbage leaf dish were sold in these rooms, October 23 , 1998, lots 45 and 46.