KUO PAO-CH'ANG AND JOHN C. FERGUSON, ED., NOTED PORCELAINS OF SUCCESSIVE DYNASTIES WITH COMMENTS & ILLUSTRATIONS BY HSIANG YUAN-PIEN, BEIPING, 1931 |

comprising 86 color plates, 83 folded leaves, yellow silk wrappers, ornate yellow silk cover with ruyi-form closure; Hsiang Yuan-pien's famous 16th century manuscript revised and annotated by Kuo Pao Ch'ang and John C. Ferguson (2)

Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978).

In overall good condition with light wear, a few leaves loose from the binding. No dust jacket. Boards are worn and have a small tear near the back top edge.
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.