Coupe à pied en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

la coupe aux bords évasés reposant sur un haut pied évasé, l'intérieur décoré d'une fleur stylisée, le pourtour extérieur peint de lotus dans des rinceaux encadrant des caractères lança, le pied délicatement peint de têtes de ruyi d'où pendent des rangs de perles, frise de palmes et pétales stylisés, marque à six caractères en bleu sous couverte à l'intérieur du pied

Several small restored chips to the rim (the largest 1.2 x 0.7 cm) with subsequent reglazing around the cavetto inside the cup, a few other scattered nicks and light fritting around the rim, an iron spot to the white glaze inside, otherwise generally in good condition. The actual colour is somewhat more cobalt, less ultramarine with a bluish tinge in the white glaze compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."

See a similar stemcup sold at Christie's, Hong Kong, 29^th May 2007, lot 1470 and another one sold in our London rooms, 12^th May 2010, lot 162