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A FINE AND RARE ARMORIAL CIRCULAR TUREEN AND COVER FOR THE PORTUGUESE MARKET QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD, CIRCA 1720
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
the deep rounded sides raised on a domed spreading foot, brightly decorated in underglaze-blue, polychrome enamels and gilt to the front and back face with the arms of Dom Luis Peregrino de Ataide, divided by elaborate floral strapwork, the interior similarly decorated with a narrow band beneath the rim, the conical cover similarly decorated with an interlaced gilt monogram within floral strapwork and surmounted by a globular finial
Provenance
Galerie Kugel, Paris, 1970's.
Condition
This rare tureen is in good condition, however there is some rubbing to gilding on the finial and a 2.5cm firing crack to the cover. There is some pin holes and iron spots to the cover. There is some iron spots to the interior (one 6mm diameter). There is an unusual 1.8cm high undecorated rough band above the foot, where the body is exposed and covered with a thin transparent glaze. There is some fritting to the foot and some pin holes and iron spots to the side of the exterior.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
For a very similar tureen and cover with the same arms but very slightly different decoration, see Nuno de Castro, Chinese Porcelain and The Heraldry of the Empire, Lisbon, 1988, p.54.