The Estates of James Bisback & Jonny Kalisch

November 09, 2015

LOT 233

Lot 233

Chelsea ‘Hans Sloane’ Botanical Plate, c.1755

Chelsea ‘Hans Sloane’ Botanical Plate, c.1755
Lot 233 Details
Chelsea ‘Hans Sloane’ Botanical Plate, c.1755

painted in colours with Antholyza and insects, the rim with a brown line border
restorations at rim
diameter 8.5" — 21.5 cm.
painted anchor mark in red

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Label with Dr. & Mrs. D.H. Barnbrook Collection, 131

Literature:

Dr. Bellamy Gardener, Old Chelsea Plates Decorated with Sir Hans Sloane's Plants, Apollo, November 1939, figs. VI, VII. Patrick Synge-Hutchinson, G.D. Ehret's Botanical Designs on Chelsea Porcelain, Connoisseur, October 1958, pp. 88-94.

CONDITION DETAILS

Several restorations to the rim

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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