Lot 23
  • 23

A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT WARES MID -LATE 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
comprising: a shoe box painted in underglaze-blue, the cover with a later silver mount; a shoe box painted with famille-rose flowers; a spoon with shell-form bowl; and a double-ended egg cup painted with famille-rose flowers. 4 pieces.

Literature

Gordon, 1977, p. 107, pl. 95 (the egg cup)

Condition

The blue and white shoe has three breaks near the edge of the cover. The famille-rose box is lacking its cover and mount and has a minor crack to one side. The spoon has a shallow 3/8 inch chip to the edge of the bowl. The egg-cup has been restored through the stem.
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.