A FINE COPPER-RED WINE CUP MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

with rounded sides and a slightly convex base supported on a narrow tapered footring, applied on the exterior with a rich, well controlled copper-red glaze suffused with fine bubbles, draining to white at the rim and pooling neatly just above the foot to a darker tone, the interior and the base left white, the latter inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles

There are a couple of light scratches to the surface glaze on the exterior and a minute glaze gap, but apart from this the cup is in quite good condition. The actual colour is slightly deeper than the catalogue illustration.
"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."