DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Decorative Arts, Fine Jewelry, Antique Furniture & Rugs

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1234

CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DISHES CIRCA 1760

Estimate: $300 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL DISHES, CIRCA 1760, 2, DIA 9":Pictured in China for the West by David Howard and John Eyers, volume 2 page 424. Dated in book as 1760. Decorated at the rim with naturalistic trellis-work and rambling flowers and a crest, above the central scene of three exotic tropical birds by flowering shrubs.

Condition

Both dishes have multiple nicks and small chips around the edge of the rims, the longest chip being 3/8". There are also some areas where the very edge of the rim is worn off, and the longest area measures 2". RB 8-2-17
 
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