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A DUTCH-DECORATED TEA CADDY QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1745-55
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the straight sides with canted corners rising from a flat base to a flat shoulder and narrow tapering cylindrical neck, brightly enamelled around the exterior with a broad band enclosing parrots perched on trees, later wood cover; together with a bowl painted with European landscape scenes, and another smaller painted with a figure and deer in a landscape
Condition
The tea caddy in good general condition with the exception of a 31mm crack to base and fritting to the edges. Original cover lost. Please note this lot has a S. Marchant & Son label to the base.
The larger bowl with a 67mm rim crack and small associated losses. Some flaking to enamels, and a 3mm glaze inclusion to the centre.
The smaller bowl with a 21mm chip to foot ring, otherwise in good general 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. 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."