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A CHINESE EXPORT ALLEGORICAL TEABOWL AND SAUCER circa 1740-45
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- diameters 3 and 4 1/2 in.
- 7.6 and 11.5 cm
emblematic of 'Fire,' and decorated en suite with the preceding teapot. The saucer with small hair cracks.
Provenance
Sold at Sotheby's, Monte Carlo, February 9, 1981, lot 956
Condition
Teabowl with a 1mm chip above the flying cupid's head, two 1mm chips over the putto to left of fire in the background, gilding on rim edge worn; the saucer with a 1/4-inch haircrack on the rim at 3:00, and another at 5:30, a third haircrack at 6:30, a fourth at 7:00, two more at 12:00, 1mm chip at 8:00 on outer 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
See the note to the preceding lot. A teabowl and saucer and a tea canister with this decoration are illustrated by Jörg 1989, p. 175, no. 63. An identical teabowl and saucer were in the collection of Dr. Anton C. R. Dreesmann, sold at Christie's in London on April 10, 2002, lot 442.