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Five Chinese Export bullet shaped teapots Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795) and later
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Painted Porcelain and metal
- teapots approx 14cm. high, 5½in.
two decorated with European figures and including blue and white foliate decorated metal mounted example with gilt crest together with a pair of Export cache pots and a pair of Chinese Export lidded cylindrical boxes and a Chinese Export 'rouge-de-fer' armorial mug and a Chinese seated female figure with attendant, late 19th century on associated hardwood stand and a Derby style figure of a cherub, some damage (12)
Condition
Teapots: Generally good, although some rubbing to gilding and neamel decoration. Two handels with repairs or cracks, two with chipped spouts and two with chipped lids.
Mug: Hairline cracks to body
Two lidded bowls: one with chip to bowl and handles
Chinese figure: Chipped fingers, lacking attendant, chipped flowers heads
Cherub: Repaired break and lacking one arm
Cache pots, Chip and repaired break
"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."