清 宜興段泥一粒珠壺 《鳴遠》款

the globular body rising from a recessed base, the buff-coloured clay flecked with reddish-brown slip, the base carved with a two-character mark reading Mingyuan, Japanese wood box

The mouthrim of the teapot has a C-shaped restored area of approx. 1.5 x 2.5 cm. There are also a few flakes to the rims, especially to that of the cover. There are also some minor stains.
"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."

陳鳴遠，清初宜興人，精紫砂，技法精湛，藝風全面，款字法韻，直比隋唐，所製仿古器，時人尤為惜之。