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A FAMILLE-ROSE CUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- 10.5 cm, 4 1/4 in.
the inverted bell-shaped body rising from a ribbed spreading foot to an everted rim, finely enamelled around the exterior with Shoulao offering a peach to a young boy held aloft by Fu Xing, with Lu Xing looking on, all divided by a two-column poem, all between iron-red bat bands at the rim and foot
Condition
This is in overall good condition, apart from some general wear to the gilding and enamels.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The poem may be translated as follows:
In the heavens, the Three Terraces, On Earth, a first quality vessel. A similar cup from the Bernat collection, was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 15th November 1988, lot 37.
It is unusual to find famille-rose wares with these borders of red bats, which are more often found on 'birthday' plates, sometimes with Kangxi reign marks, decorated in white slip or gilding with shou characters or auspicious inscriptions and dragons.
In the heavens, the Three Terraces, On Earth, a first quality vessel. A similar cup from the Bernat collection, was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 15th November 1988, lot 37.
It is unusual to find famille-rose wares with these borders of red bats, which are more often found on 'birthday' plates, sometimes with Kangxi reign marks, decorated in white slip or gilding with shou characters or auspicious inscriptions and dragons.