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LOT 699

Lot 699

Three Bow Powder Blue Ground Octagonal Platters, c.1760

Three Bow Powder Blue Ground Octagonal Platters, c.1760
Lot 699 Details
Three Bow Powder Blue Ground Octagonal Platters, c.1760

glaze flaws
largest length 12.8 in — 32.5 cm
painted pseudo-Chinese character marks in underglaze blue

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $840
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Three Bow Powder Blue Ground Octagonal Platters, c.1760
  • Three Bow Powder Blue Ground Octagonal Platters, c.1760
Provenance:

Estate of Lois Orkin, Toronto 

Exhibited:

'English Porcelain, 1745-1800, from the Collection of Lois Ruth Orkin', The Art Gallery of Toronto, 1962, No. 11-168

CONDITION DETAILS

A few glaze flaws, two larger patches on the surface of one platter at the rim (approx. 4.5 x 1.5 cm) and on the back of another; smaller less significant glaze flaws along the rims; area of inconsistency in the blue ground at the rim of the largest platter and slight discolouration on the centre; otherwise in good condition

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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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