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A Rare Paktong Tea Urn, maker's mark a coffee pot or ewer, 1770
Estimate
30,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice with a coffee pot or ewer and with incuse letter A, the latter repeated on the top of the base
- Paktong, ivory
- Height 19 3/4 in.
- 50.2cm
of egg shape engraved with rococo ornament and contemporary arms and with motto Sang Des Roi, the ivory rod handles rising from grotesque heads, stylized dolphis spigot, square base with pierced apron and feet, and with spiral upper section repeated on the reel shaped cover, bud final, interior fitted with heating tube
Condition
lead reinforcements underneath and an iron plate, small hole to fluting of cover
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.