- 1953
A PAIR OF INSCRIBED FAMILLE-ROSE LOTUS-FLOWER WATERDROPPERS QING DYNASTY, DATED GUANGXU 34TH YEAR, CA. 1908
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
each modeled as a lotus bud with pink petals curling to form the bowl tapering at one end with a notched tip, the yellow stamen on the interior pierced with a small hole leading to the hollow green stem set on the exterior forming the spout, the stem inscribed with a date Da Qing Guangxu sanshisi nian Anhui Taihu fujin jiuzao jinian bei, ('memorial cup for the autumn manuevers near lake Tai in Anhui in the thirty-fourth year of Guangxu')
Condition
Both stems have been broken and restored. There is a minor 2 mm chip to the tip of the tendril extending off of the stem. The overall condition is still quite good.
"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."