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A PAIR OF INSCRIBED LAC BURGAUTE CUPSTANDS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- lacquer
each with shallow sides rising from a flat well to an everted rim, the centre set with a domed ring inscribed with a poem in running script, bordered by a ruyi band and undulating lotus scrolls, all encircled with a landscape depicting figures and pavilions enclosed in a keyfret border, the rim with florets among interlocking geometric scrolls, the base lacquered black
Condition
These finely decorated dishes are in good condition with the exception of one dish having restoration to a 3.5cm., crescent-shaped section of the rim, and five hairline age cracks running from the rim into the well, the other with seven short age cracks running into the well and associated small areas of restoration to the black lacquer and tiny areas of loss to the inlay.
"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."