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A SILVER-MOUNTED "FAMILLE ROSE" BATAVIAN TREMBLEUSE BEAKER AND SAUCER, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
each decorated to the interior with stylized panels of lotus, the exterior in café-au-lait glaze, 25cm., 9 7/8 in.; together with a pair of famille-verte duck censers, each with head turned to the side, wood stands
Condition
The beaker has a wax like substance encrusted over the enamel band - some enamel loss to the beaker and saucer - saucer riveted with silver mounts - chips to the base of saucer.
One duck has a repair to one part of his webbed foot and also a 6cm crack (possibly firing) to the underside. The other duck has a 7.5cm crack to the underside running from a 4cm firing crack. There are four other firing cracks to the underside.
"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."