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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN PARTRIDGE TUREENS, COVERS AND STANDS CIRCA 1775
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Qing Dynasty
- Porcelain
- length of stands 9 1/8 in.
- 23.3 cm
each tureen naturalistically modelleded as a crouching bird with wings slightly spread, the shaped oval stands each painted with scattered flower sprays within a border of molded and painted feathers.
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, Monaco, June 23, 1986, lot 1254
Fred B. Nadler Antiques
Fred B. Nadler Antiques
Condition
Stands: one has several 1/8-in. or less chips to the rim; the other has two 1/4-in. chips to the rim.
Tureens: one bird's foot is reglued and has a 1/4-in. flat chip; the other has a a foot that has been off and restored back.
Covers: One has restoration to the back end near the tail, including the peg that holds it in place. The other has restoration and overspray to the back, tail and wings. It is not possible to determine the full extent of the original damage beneath ther restoration.
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.