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A CHINESE EXPORT RUBY-GROUND TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1735-40
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- diameters 2 15/16 and 4 1/2 in.
- 7.5 and 11.4 cm
each finely painted en grisaille with a central peony sprig surrounded on the interior of the saucer or on the exterior of the cup with four reserved and gilt-edged quatrefoil panels of peonies beneath a gilt trellis diaper and floral border on the rim. The cup with a tiny hair crack and the saucer with two tiny chips.
Condition
Teabowl with 1/8 inch minute haircrack to rim, saucer with a 2mm chip under rim at 1 o'clock.
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.