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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1735-40
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- diameters 3 and 4 9/16 in.
- 7.5 and 11.6 cm
each finely painted with a singing bird perched on a rock amidst flowering plants within a yellow-edged and -dotted iron-red and grisaille cell diaper border at the gilt edge. The teabowl with a tiny chip.
Condition
Both with wear to gilding on rim edge, otherwise in good condition.
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
An identical teabowl and saucer were in the collection of Monsieur G. M., Belgium, sold at Sotheby's in London, November 12, 1996, lot 186.