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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE FLUTED TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1735-40
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- diameters 2 5/8 and 4 1/4 in.
- 6.5 and 10.8 cm
painted in the center of each with pine, prunus and bamboo in a jardinière on a low table, the exterior of the teabowl and rim of the saucer with variously colored and patterned panels. Some minuscule chips.
Provenance
The William Martin-Hurst Collection, no. 1177
The Property of a Lady, sold, Christie's, London, June 8, 1983, lot 412
Condition
Cup 1mm chip on tip of barb at 1 o'clock, saucer with 1 inch firing tear on base, 1/16 inch chip at 12 o'clock.
Saucer with Martin Hurst collection sticker 1177.
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.