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A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE BOTANICAL PLATE AND SAUCER CIRCA 1740
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- diameter of plate 11 in.
- 28 cm
painted in the center with two caterpillars and a butterfly with two flower specimens within an elaborate scroll border picked out in gilding, the saucer similarly decorated.
Condition
The dish is in good condition with some typical rubbing and wear to the gilding particularly around the cavetto. There are one or two very minor chips to the bottom edge of the foot. The saucer has two shallow 1/4 in. chips to the rim edge. The gilding is almost entirely rubbed away.
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.