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A WUCAI 'PRUNUS' MONTH CUP KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- 6.5 cm, 2 1/2 in.
the delicately potted U-shaped body rising from a short foot to a flared rim, the exterior brightly painted with a white prunus tree growing by craggy rockwork, representing the eleventh month, the reverse with a poetic inscription relating to the depicted flowers, followed by a seal reading Shang (appreciation), the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 2002, lot 309.
Condition
There is a three branch star crack to the rim on the side of the inscriptions (approx. 1.5 cm vertical and 3 cm horizontal, the latter visible under UV light but only partially visible without), but otherwise in good condition. Minor firing imperfections include a small iron spot to the interior, and a tiny burst bubble to the base.
"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."