- 308
The Amoy Stakes Cup: A Chinese Export Silver Two-handled Trophy Cup and Cover, Hungchong & Co., Canton and Shanghai, circa 1899
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- foot rim marked HUNGCHONG & CO, and with indistinct Chinese mark
- silver
- height 20 1/4 in.
- 51.5cm
the globular body embossed and chased with Chinese figures on river boats and gathered around tables in pavilions, one side with a strapwork cartouche engraved AMOY STAKES CUP 1 1/2 Miles Eon by THISTLE 1899, the handles modeled as serpentine dragons, all supported on three dolphins with open-mouth dragon heads above a large knop chased with chrysanthemums against a matted ground, the stepped dome foot with conforming chased band, the domed cover chased to match and with tall pagoda finial hung with bells, gilt interior
Provenance
Earl Johnson, son of Senator H. Burlingame Johnson, thence by descent, sold
Sotheby's, New York, 16 September 2008, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, lot 132.
Sotheby's, New York, 16 September 2008, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, lot 132.
Condition
needs slight straightening, a few bells on finial missing, overall good condition, chasing crisp
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 Amoy Stakes Cup was won by Earl Johnson when he was only fifteen years old.