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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT BISCUIT FAMILLE VERTE FU-DOGS AND AN EGG AND SPINACH GLAZED WATER-BUFFALO-HEAD RHYTON KANGXI PERIOD, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
Provenance
Pair of Fu-dogs:
Helen McGehee Antiques, Philadelphia.
Rhyton:
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc., New York.
Helen McGehee Antiques, Philadelphia.
Rhyton:
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, Inc., New York.
Condition
The fu-dog in the left hand of the catalogue illustration has restoration to the tail, right paw, paws and ears of the cub, one fang, and the ears. The restoration is well done. The right hand fu-dog has restoration to both ears, one fang and the whorls on his back. The rhyton has been drilled inside to allow it to be mounted. The area around the drilled hole has been over painted.
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.