Beschreibung:

A French silver-mounted Imari porcelain bowl, cover and stand, the porcelain, Japan, circa 1700, the silver mounts, Paris, 1717-1722
painted in underglaze blue, iron red, green and gilt with prunus and branches bearing fruit, the stand and cover mounted with gadrooned silver rims, the bowl with bifurcated scroll handles chased with leaves, the cover with bud finial issuing from leaves and circular mount chased with radiating lobesdiameter 10⅜in.; 26,3 cm.__________________________________________________________________________
Bouillon couvert avec présentoir en porcelaine Imari montée en argent, la porcelaine, Japon, début XVIIIe siècle, les montures, Paris, 1717-1722
la porcelaine décorée de prunus et arbres fruitiers, le pied et le couvercle avec montures en argent godronné, les anses à volutes ciselées de feuilles, le couvercle à prise sur une terrasse à lobes rayonnantsdiameter 10⅜in.; 26,3 cm.Condition reportSome light general surface wear, slight rubbing to gilding, and expected firing imperfections. There is a minor nick to the foot rim otherwise overall good condition. The silver cover rim very slightly bent otherwise in good condition.MARKS: Discharge on stand, mounts, foot rim, cover rim and finial.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."ProvenanceD. David-Weill CollectionSale Palais Galliera, 24 November 1971, lot 87S.J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1998Collection of Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 October 2011, lot 863____________________________________________
Collection D. David-Weill Vente Palais Galliera, 24 novembre 1971, lot 87S.J. Phillips Ltd., London, 1998Collection de Lily & Edmond J. Safra, New YorkSotheby's New York, 18 octobre 2011, lot 863Catalogue noteFrom 1659, Japan's fledgling blue and white export industry flourished. However, it was Japan's innovative, colourful wares that provoked a European frenzy in the 1680s. Two distinct enamelled wares were developed by the VOC, a delicate Kakiemon style and a bolder Imari style. Production peaked from 1690 through 1725, but faced with cheaper Chinese exports, trade ceased by 1745. Western demand continued, especially for Kakiemon, prompting European potters to imitate these wares. Imari wares are bold and ostentatious, characterized by dense patterns. Typically, the Imari palette includes underglaze blue, iron-red enamel and gold. The term Imari derives from the name of the port near Arita from where porcelain was transhipped to Nagasaki for sale to Chinese and Dutch merchants. The 'Chrysanthemum', a frequent motif, symbolized autumn and was the crest of the Imperial family. Though sophisticated wares in authentic Japanese styles were being made at Arita for the fastidious home market, European–style designations of Arita porcelain were formed after blue and white kraak porcelains, imitating Chinese underglaze "blue-and-white" wares, or made use of enamel colours over underglases of cobalt blue and iron red. The ware often used copious gilding, sometimes with spare isolated sprigged vignettes, but often densely patterned in compartments. There were two quite different styles in these wares.