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A PAIR OF DOUCAI WINECUPS GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each decorated with a rock amongst flowering plants; together with two doucai saucers, painted on the interior with two ducks in a pond, 19th century; and a doucai spoon of the same pattern, 19th century (5)
Provenance
Winecups: Christie's Hong Kong, 8th October 1990, lot 669.
Condition
The winecups are in good condition; one with a minute kiln adhesion to the interior. One saucer with a short hairline crack; both with a few iron spots. The spoon with rim frits and some rim discoloration from iron spots.
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.