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Offering over 40 pieces of Chinese Export porcelain from the private collection of John Suval. Fine art highlights include Santiago Carbonell’s Encuentro Solar, Edouard Leon Cortes’ Quai du Louvre Animé, and Francoise Gilot’s Olivier dans le Vent. Exceptional Georgian silver features a George V tea service and a George III tray with Coat of Arms, totaling 159 troy oz. Also presenting Southern furniture, two corner cupboards with MESDA documentation, Philip Simmons wrought iron window grills, Mark Twain autograph edition, a group of French automatons and other fine decorative arts.
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Lot 40

Chinese Export Porcelain Saucer, after Thomas Stothard

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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late 18th century, cobalt and gilt bands centering scene from the mezzotint Coming from School by Thomas Stoddart or Thomas Stothard, R.A. (English, 1755-1834), 7/8 x 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Note: A similar example is pictured in David Howard, China for the West, Volume I, p. 291. Other pieces from this service sold at Christies, New York, The Hodroff Collection, Part II, January 23, 2008, lot 398 for $6,250, see: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5033554?ldp_breadcrumb=back. 

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The Collection of John Suval, Fredericksburg, Virginia

overall good condition, some pinholes, anomalies, trapped dirt, and losses to gilt/enamel, some voids to cobalt glaze at rim Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.