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A PAIR OF GREEN AND BLACK-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' CUPS AND SAUCERS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI / YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each enameled with a pair of five-clawed dragons, striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', the saucers centered with a shou character, the bases with apocryphal six-character Chenghua marks in underglaze blue (4)
Condition
Each item with minor wear to the enamels, wear to the foot, and firing imperfections. One saucer with multiple glaze cracks in the sides, and both saucers with patches of abrasions to the dragons' enamels. One cup with two repaired chips and associated short hairline cracks, spray-consolidated at the rim, and with a small chip to the foot ring. The other cup with a hairline crack to the side extending approximately 2.5 cm from 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.
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.