- 1205
AN YIXING COMPRESSED TEAPOT AND COVER, SIGNED MEI RUCHUAN QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Length 6 3/8 in., 16.2 cm
the base with a signed inscription, dated to the first year of Hongguang, corresponding to 1645 (2)
Provenance
Jean-Pierre Dubosc, Kamakura, 28th April 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 25Y.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 25Y.
Condition
The teapot is in good condition. The cover is in overall good condition, but has two small chips to the interior 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.