- 3238
A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'FLOWER SCROLL' HEXAGONAL CUP QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
the six-sided beaker standing on an hexagonal splayed foot and flaring to a rim of conforming shape, decorated around the body on each side with a lotus wreathed by feathery scrolls, the six large blooms arranged in a zigzag sequence, above a bulging band of key-fret tapering to a white fillet above the leafy half-lotus skirting the foot, the recessed base painted with a medallion of lingzhi and wreathing leaves in underglaze blue
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28th/29th November 1978, lot 253.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with only a pale iron spot and a couple of minute firing specks on the interior.
"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."