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A CHINESE EXPORT FLUTED OVAL SOUP TUREEN, COVER AND STAND Circa 1765
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each piece painted in famille-rose, gilt and iron-red with various floral sprays and fruits including peaches, pomegranates, and finger citrons.
Condition
Cover: There is a 3/4 inch old chip to the flange of the cover. The gilding on the knop is almost entirely rubbed away.
The tureen: there is a very shallow chip under one handle and two very minor less than 1/4 inch shallow rim chips.
The stand: the rim of the stand is heavily fritted and ther eis some patches of fritting around the cavetto.
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.