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A Regence Silver-mounted Japanese Imari Porcelain Cup, cover and Stand, the porcelain circa 1700, the silver mounts Paris, 1717-22
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- rim of cover, finial mount and rim of stand with mark for small work Paris, 1717-22, also with later French swan control
- silver, porcelain
- diameter of stand 6 7/8 in.
- 17.4 cm
painted in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with baskets and branches of prunus, the silver rim of the cup chased with running leaves agains a matted ground, the cover with bud finial centering radiating lobes, saucer with gadrooned rim.
Provenance
Marc-Arthur Kohn, 2000
Condition
Porcelain: There is minor wear to the gilding. The cover has a minor chip to the exterior. The dish has been covered on both sides with a clear thin layer of some type of shellac, which is flaking on the underside, suggesting the possibility of restoration. There is a small hairline crack to the interior. Silver: good condition
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.
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.