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A CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE EGGSHELL TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1730
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- diameters 2 7/8 and 4 1/2 in.
- 7.3 and 11.5 cm
each painted with a lady dancing near vessels on tables in a fenced garden, the interior rim with a pink cell diaper and floral panel border beneath a turquoise trellis diaper band around the edge. Tiny chips.
Condition
One 3mm frit to rim near scratches to enamel on large table, three 1mm chips on opposite outer edge of rim, saucer with tiny chips around rim 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
An identical teabowl and saucer are illustrated by Williamson, pl. VIII (top, right). Another teabowl and saucer were sold at Sotheby's in Monte Carlo on February 9, 1982, lot 1193.