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A FAMILLE-ROSE 'BOY AND CHICKEN' CUP QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
the steep rounded sides resting on a countersunk base, painted with a continuous scene of a boy approaching a rooster in a garden with flowering peony issuing from rockwork, with an inscription of an imperial poem by the Qianlong Emperor and dated to the bingshen year, corresponding to 1776.
Provenance
Christie's London, 19th June 2001, lot 97.
Condition
This cup is in good condition, but does have some rubbing to an area of iron-red to the face of the boy. There are some minor small burst bubbles and iron spots to the glaze throughout.
"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."