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A large Chinese export blue and white cylindrical wine cooler Qing Dynasty, circa 1800
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 28.5cm., 11 1/4 in.
the cylindrical sides with two applied animal mask handles, painted to each side with retreats and pagodas in a mountainous river lanscape, below a band of diaper at the rim, drilled with a cyclical date reading Qianlong jiayin (corresponding to 1794), and an inscription reading Fuxingyuan Tang tongjing (Dedicated by Fuxingyuan Tang) and Huatuo Xianshi shengshui longchi (Dragon pool of sacred water from Master Huatuo)
Condition
The large wine cooler has a 15 x 12 x 12cm., V-shaped hairline crack at the rim with associated small area of further damage and restoration to the rim on one side of the V, and a drilled twenty-character inscription below the rim.
"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."