Lot 3658
  • 3658

A FINE PAIR OF UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND IRON-RED 'LOTUS' CUPS MARKS AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description

  • 8.1 cm, 3 1/4  in.
each finely potted with thin flaring sides rising from a straight foot, the exterior decorated with four iron-red stylised lotus blossoms borne on underglaze-blue foliate sprays, the underside inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double square

Provenance

Christie's Hong Kong, 1st-3rd May 1994, lot 748.
An important Asian private collection.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th April 2011, lot 3135.

Condition

The cups are in good condition. There is a shallow kiln flake to one footring.
"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."