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AN ANHUA AND BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' STEM CUP YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a tall spreading ribbed foot to an everted rim, anhua decorated to the well of the interior with a pair of sinuous dragons encircling an underglaze-blue floret and within a classic scroll band at the rim, the exterior freely painted with a large scaly dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl
Condition
There is a small 5mm hairline crack to the rim, and a slight discolouration to the glaze in a band below the rim to the interior. There is a firing inconsistency to the glaze at the top of the foot - 5mm by 2mm. There is a minor glaze inconsistency and three small iron spots to the interior.
"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."