- 3009
A DOUCAI 'GRAPE' CUP QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
delicately potted with deep translucent sides rising from a narrow straight foot to a slightly everted rim, the exterior painted with two pendant grapevines issuing from the rim, each with a gnarled trunk bearing ripe grapes partially concealed by broad serrated leaves and curling tendrils, all in fine underglaze-blue outlines and further enamelled in iron-red, yellow, aubergine and green, between a fillet at the rim and a triple-line border encircling the foot, the base inscribed with an apocryphal Chenghua mark
Condition
There is a 3.5 cm hairline crack in the surface glaze running around the foot and further up the side on approx. 2 cm. There is an original underglaze-blue dot on the interior. Otherwise the cup is in good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."