Lot 47
  • 47

Petite coupe à vin en porcelaine de la famille rose, "Month cup" Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Kangxi (1662-1722)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

A décor bleu sous couverte, rouge, jaune et vert de deuxième feu, de pivoines et papillons correspondant au dixième mois, une inscription poétique au revers, la base avec marque Kangxi à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte 

Condition

Good condition. A tiny original flaw in the glaze to the inside bottom of the cup.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

the inscription on the cup reads, bu sui qian zhong jin, du fang yi nian hong, "unlike a thousand other planets that perish, this one alone blazes red throughout the year".