COUPE EN PORCELAINE DOUCAI CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, MARQUE ET EPOQUE DAOGUANG (1821-1850)

l'intérieur à décor d'un caractère shou central entouré de huit caractères shou stylisés et rinceaux, l'extérieur agrémenté de caractères shou stylisés et d'entrelacs, le bord souligné d'une frise géométrique, marque à six caractères en cachet en bleu sous couverte à la base ; égrenure

A 1 cm shallow chip to the rim (showing at one o'clock on the illustration in the catalogue), an iron spot at 5 o'clock (also visible on the catalogue illustration), a small vertical shrinkage in the glaze to the rim above it, a small glaze gap beneath the base, otherwise in good condition. There is a tiny burst air bubble and a slight pale pink discoloration in the white glaze ground to the left of the shou symbol.
"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."