- 69
A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE COFFEE CUP AND SAUCER circa 1730
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- height 2 1/2 in.; diameter 4 7/16 in.
- 6.4 and 11.2 cm
each reserved on the dark rose-delineated gold Y-diaper ground with three panels of a cock amidst peonies interrupting the grisaille trellis diaper border around the rim, and the center of the saucer with a similarly bordered peony and Buddha's hand citron roundel. Small chips; the saucer rim with a repaired chip.
Condition
cup with ½ inch frit along rim; saucer with 3/8 inch triangular restored rim chip issuing a 5/8 inch haircrack at 7 o'clock, spot of stacking wear in gold diaper, rim also with a fine 1-inch haircrack at 1:30 and a fine 1/2- inch haircrack at 3 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.
Catalogue Note
A fluted hexagonal teapot stand with this decoration was in the stock of Matthew and Elisabth Sharpe, Spring Mill Antiques, Consohohcken, Pennsylvania, sold at Christie's in New York on October 14, 1994, lot 69.