TWO SIMILAR DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE LARGE CHARGERS, LATE 17TH CENTURY

Property from a Private Connecticut Collection
TWO SIMILAR DUTCH DELFT BLUE AND WHITE LARGE CHARGERS, LATE 17TH CENTURY

painted in Chinese 'Transitional' style with Chinoiserie figures in gardens, with further figures around the rims, outlined in black, both with D-PAW mark in blue, over numerals 10 and 8 respectively, for De Paauw (The Peacock) factory.
diameters 15 ½ in. and 15 ⅜ in.
39.4 cm and 39.1 cm

Condition Report:
One charger with a fine hairline crack 7.4 cm long. A shallow chip to rim near stilt mark. The other charger in generally good condition, each with some typical minor nibble chips to rims.

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
One: Guest & Gray, London, bearing label