Lot 81

Pair Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Plates

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
18th century, each finely enamel decorated, the center in thin grisaille with the Banks coat of arms, quartered shield with fleur de lisÿsurmounted by a helmet, surrounded by white and red foliate scroll mantling, the rim decorated with three cartouche reserves of landscapes and seascapes, bianco-sopra-biancoÿfloral sprays and Buddha's hand citrons, gilt spearhead border, 9 in. diameter; Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, 'Important Americana', Lot 371, purchased January 30, 1991 for $2,750 (accompanied by original receipt and catalog page); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

one with spider crack hairline to base, tiny hairline to left of arms; one with two small repairs to rim, small chip to foot; both with some tiny rim flecks, light scratches and losses to enamel and gilt decoration, some pinholesÿÿ
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