- 3624
A PAIR OF DEHUA CUPS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
each finely potted with deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot, covered overall in a rich creamy-white glaze
Provenance
Collection of Eugene Bernat.
Collection of Eugene Perkins.
Christie's New York, 2nd June 1989, lot 40.
Collection of Eugene Perkins.
Christie's New York, 2nd June 1989, lot 40.
Exhibited
Exhibition of the Chinese Ceramics Lent By Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bernat, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1947, cat nos. 167 and 168.
Condition
In overall good condition. There is a fine hairline running vertically downwards from the rim of one cup measuring approx. 4 cm. There is a flake to the rim of the other cup measuring approx. 0.1 x 0.15 cm.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A similar pair of dehua cups was included in An Exhibition of Te Hua Porcelain, Art Gallery Institute of Chinese Studies, Hong Kong, 1975, cat. no. 12.