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AN ASSEMBLED CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN ARMORIAL PART TEA SERVICE CIRCA 1800
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- porcelain
comprising: two cylindrical teapots and covers, a globular coffee pot and cover, a cylindrical coffee pot and cover, a tea canister and stopper, two helmet-shaped jugs, a milk jug, a waste bowl, twenty-seven tea cups and twenty-four saucers, and a teapot stand and a circular dish. 67 pieces.
Condition
Some occasional and minor wear to the enamels and gilding. Otherwise, in good condition, except: the bowl has been broken into several pieces and cleanly glued back together. Teacups: Seven cups, each with one or two short haircracks running down the rim edge. Saucers: One saucer with a minuscule rim chip.
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.