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A GROUP OF CHINESE EXPORT 'FAMILLE-VERTE' WARES KANGXI PERIOD, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
comprising: a pair of small faceted baluster vases and fitted stands; and a large circular dish painted with a basket of flowers. 5 pieces.
Provenance
Chait Galleries, New York
Condition
The vases are lacking the covers. One has several very small chips around the edge of the base and to the flange where it fits into the stand. The other one has minor frits at the edge of the base. The stands are in good condition. The charger has glaze around the rim edge is almost entirely fritted away and has a shallow 1/4 in. chip at the upper edge of the rim. There is a 2 in. hair crack to the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.