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Lot 91
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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."