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A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE GARNITURE OF FOUR VASES AND TWO COVERS EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height of tallest vase and cover 9 in.
- 22.9 cm
each vase ribbed and painted with a continous chrysanthemum meander. Together with four soup plates similarly decorated. Some restoration. 10 pieces.
Condition
Two baluster vases have restored neck rims, which have been oversprayed. One of the trumpet vases has some very minor fritting on the edge of the rim. The other trumpet vase has a very small 1/8-inch shallow chip on the edge of the rim and some very minor fritting. Each cover has a 1-inch restored section on the edge of the rim which has been oversprayed. One of the covers has a restored knop.
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.