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A CANTON ENAMEL TUREEN AND COVER QING DYNASTY, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Height: 8 inches
finely painted with flower-filled barbed panels reserved on a lime-green and pink ground.
Condition
The cover has two circular patches of restoration on the upper surface one approx 2 1/2 inches in diameter, the other 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The knop has some restored flakes to the enamel. The underside has several patches of restoration. The restoration is old and has discolored. The tureen has numerous restored and stabilized haircracks to the enamel - the restoration most noticeable on the interior. The interior enamels are worn. There is a 1 inch diameter patch of restoration just above the foot and a restored chip on the footrim. There is some scratching to the surface overall.
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.