A CHELSEA PORCELAIN 'HANS SLOANE' BOTANICAL SOUP PLATE CIRCA 1755

painted in the center with a large yellow and puce flowering botanical specimen, other scattered sprigs and various insects, the reverse with two small green leaves, red anchor above numeral 8 marks .

Sold, Sotheby's, London, July 24, 1984, lot 158
The Antique Porcelain Company, New York

Generally good condition. There is is some minor scattered pitting that was painted over and disguised by the factory decorator with small berries or with leaves and there is some very minor 'grittiness' along the edge of the rim as well as a minor tiny pinhead chip. There is a firing blemish on the reverse of the rim disguised by a green leaf and some minor discoloration to the paste around the footrim but not showing through to the front.
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.
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