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A Chinese 'famille-rose' box in the form of a duck and another box in the form of a Quail Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Painted Porcelain
- duck 14cm. high. 16cm. wide; 5½in., 6¼in. quail 11.5cm. high, 16cm. wide; 4½in., 6¼in.
together with a polychrome decorated water dropper in the form of a duck and two porcelain match cases in the form of asparagus tips and a gilt and blue painted desk weight in the form of a tea-table, stamped 'Young Ware Porcelain', repairs (5)
Condition
Duck: Repairs chips and losses to enamel with notable chip to the tail feathers
Quail: Good, chips to feet
Waterdropper: Detached broken beak with small loss
Asparagus: Good, although with residual selloptape marks
Deskweight: Good.
"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."