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A CHINESE EXPORT TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1730-40
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- diameters 3 and 4 5/8 in.
- 7.6 and 11.8 cm
each with an iron-red ground embellished with gold and oxidized silver flowering vines and reserved on the front and reverse or in the center with a stag hunt scene painted in a naturalistic palette, the interior rim with a black-ground gilt floral and foliate border. Tiny chips, and the saucer with a hair crack.
Condition
Both with wear to gilding on rim edge, cup otherwise good, saucer with two 2mm chips on upper edge of rim at 7 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.