THE THREE DISHES: THE CHINESE PORCELAIN 18TH CENTURY, THE ENAMELS LATER ADDED IN HOLLAND AND EUROPE THE BOWL: 18TH CENTURY, WITH EUROPEAN ENAMELS

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.

All these pieces have some light rubbing to the enamels, scratches and surface wear in keeping with its age.


The cockerel dish:
- There is some light rubbing to the enamels, scratches and surface wear in keeping with its age.
- There is a shallow chip to the underside of the rim measuring 0.4 x 0.4 cm.
- The dish is 8¾ in. (22.1 cm.) diam.
- The porcelain is Chinese and 18th century, and the enamels are later added in Holland circa 1710-1720.

The 'Leda and the Swan' dish:
- The dish has been broken in two and restored.
- The dish has some shallow chips to the rim.
- The dish is 8¼ in (20.9 cm.) diam.
- The porcelain is Chinese and 18th century, and the enamels are later added in Holland in the first half of the 18th century.

The purple and yellow flower dish:
- The dish has a hairline crack extending max. approx. 5 cm. to the underside of the rim.
- There is fritting and some shallow nicks to the rim.
- The dish is 9¼ in. (23.3 cm.) diam.
- The porcelain is Chinese and 18th century, and the enamels are later added in Europe.

The bowl:
- The bowl is in good overall condition.
- The bowl is 4⅝ in. (11.6 cm.) diam.
- The porcelain is probably Chinese, the enamels later added in Europe.