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A CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE ROCOCO WINE COOLER CIRCA 1775-80
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 6 5/8 in.
- 16.8 cm
molded around the lower body with blue-feathered rocaillerie issuing scroll handles at the sides and painted on the front and reverse of the body with floral sprays. Some restoration.
Condition
The lower body is oversprayed, indicating a restored crack that extends at least half way around the body. There are numerous restored chips around the rim. The restoration is very well done.
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.
Catalogue Note
This model is taken directly from a Marieberg faïence original dating from about 1750-70, an example of which is illustrated along with a Chinese Export counterpart by John Goldsmith Phillips, China-Trade Porcelain, p. 158, fig. 51 and p. 77, pl.11. Three famille-rose examples of this model, Property of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, were sold at Sotheby's, New York, January 23, 1992, lots 369 and 370.