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A Chinese Dehua libation cup Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
modelled after a rhinoceros horn cup, the flared sides decorated on one side with mythical beasts, the reverse with deer and crane; together with a white-glazed figure of Guanyin, a celadon and blue-glazed figure group, a pair of crackle-glazed and underglaze-blue baluster vases and a mottle-glazed vase
Provenance
The cup: M&C Sestieri, Rome.
Condition
The figure group with some losses to the extremities, including one hand of the boy. One of the two baluster vases with a repaired rim chip. The mottle-glazed vase with shallow rim chips. All with glaze firing imperfections and surface wear.
"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."