Description A large Chinese export famille rose porcelain octagonial deep dish
third quarter 18th century
Centered with the family crest of Wood of Copmanthorpe, the rim decorated with floral sprays.
H: 2 3/4, L: 14 3/4, W: 11 1/4 in.
PROVENANCE:
Probably made for John Wood of Copmanthorpe and Hollin Hall.
Inherited by Richard Wood, 1778.
NOTE: The service form which these dishes come were photographed in situ in Country Life, July 14 1988, figure 8, it has been suggested the service from which these dishes come was brought back from China by Richard Wood, who was a supercargo in the East India Company and a member of the Council at Canton in 1756 and 1760.
Condition Report Restored loss to one corner, kiln grit to underside, rubbing to gilding, scattered light surface scratches, scattered light rubbing to glaze. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Freeman's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Freeman's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Freeman's. For that reason, Freeman's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.