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A CHINESE EXPORT ALLEGORICAL FLUTED HEXAGONAL TEAPOT STAND circa 1740-45
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- width 5 3/8 in.
- 13.7 cm
emblematic of 'Water,' and similarly decorated to the preceding plate with 'The Triumph of Galatea,' but the gilt-edged rim bordered with a narrow grisaille-edged gilt band. Some wear.
Condition
Wear to enamels from use, gilding almost completely worn from rim edge, a ¾ inch haircrack on rim at 9:30.
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. An identical teapot stand was in the collection of Col. Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet at "Pokety Farms" in Cambridge, Maryland on May 22, 1980, lot 218.