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A BLUE-GLAZED STEMCUP QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides supported on a high flared foot, rising to a slightly everted rim, the exterior covered with a lustrous blue glaze of a rich, deep tone, draining to white at the rim, pooling to a deeper tone around the top of the foot, the interior of the bowl and the foot plain white, four-character seal mark in underglaze blue in a line
Provenance
Collection of John Story Jenks (1839-1923), Philadelphia and thence by descent.
Condition
A small, fine crack to the rim, slight bruising to the exterior and the interior with a matte surface.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.