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A pair of Chinese polychrome-decorated 'goose' tureens and covers Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 19x17 cm.
each modelled in the form of a recumbent goose with legs tucked underneath its body and head looking forward, the body pencilled with iron-red feathers, the wings brightly enamelled with green, pink, blue, turquoise, and yellow plumage
Provenance
Collection of S. Bulgari, Rome (according to label).
Condition
One with the upper body (cover) broken and restored, the lower body (tureen) with a star crack. The other with the lower body (turee) restored and covered in overspray. There are other smaller areas of overpainting and enamel wear. Minor glaze firing imperfections and surface scratches.
"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."