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A group of Chinese Export 'Seamstress' Teawares Circa 1745
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
comprising: two coffee cups and saucers and a waste bowl, all painted in grisaille and gilt. 5 pieces.
Literature
Gordon, 1977, p. 77, pl. 61
Condition
Waste bowl – there is a star crack in the center of the base. Minor rubbing to the gilding on the rim edge.
Coffee cups – both are in good condition
Saucers – one saucer has at least 7 small rim chips ranging in size from ¼ inch to pinhead. The other saucer has an 1/8 inch chip to the rim edge and some minor fritting to the foot rim.
On all the pieces the gilding around the rims is slightly rubbed and both saucers the gilding in the center panel is a little rubbed and scuffed.
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
The 'Seamstress' was a popular pattern for Chinese export table and tea wares. A very similar plate and saucer also with a single spearhead border is illustrated by Hervouët and Bruneau, 1986, p. 131, nos. 6.47 and 6.48.