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A Rare Chinese Export Porcelain Famille-Rose Goose-form Tureen and Cover Qianlong period, Circa 1780
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
Provenance
Christie's London, March 2, 1976, lot 354.
Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford, II.
Sotheby's New York, June 30 and July 1, 1982, lot 81.
Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford, II.
Sotheby's New York, June 30 and July 1, 1982, lot 81.
Condition
The cover has scattered enamel flakes mostly to the blue and puce enamel on the neck. The enamels exhibit some fine crazing overall. The tureen has flaking and a patch of retouched flaking to the enamels. The right hand foot is restored and probably mostly made up. Otherwise, both tureen and cover are in overall good condition.
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.