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Four porcelain birds on giltwood brackets
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain, gilt wood
two Chinese porcelain parrots, 19th century, in Kangxi style, each perched on a pierced turquoise mound, their plumage picked out in manganese and yellow on a green washed-ground, 21cm. high; 8¼in; two Chinese porcelain figures of white doves, their beaks and claws picked out in brown, impressed four characters mark, 21cm. long; 8¼in., each on 19th century giltwood brackets (2 pairs), together with two porcelain duck tureens in Meissen style, probably 19th century, 17cm. long; 6¾in. (10)
Condition
Parrots: some flaking on the enamel, one wing chipped.
White doves: fine
Ducks: one with beak chip, the other with tail chip and some flaking of enamels.
"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."