- 581
A pair of small blue and white cups and saucers Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 10.6cm wide
together with a small Canton enamel 'landscape' cup, 18th/19th century (4.7cm., 1 7/8 in.) and a pair of blanc-de-chine 'Buddhist lion' joss stick holders, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (12.6cm., 5in.)
Condition
Cups and saucers: One saucer with a 1.5cm rim crack. The other saucer with a 3-point star crack to the base (longest branch measuring 2cm). There are fritting to rims. One cup with a 0.5x0.3cm rim chip.
Enamel cup: There are vertical rim cracks to the interior and exterior, the longest measuring 2.5cm. The exterior has a 0.3x0.2cm rim chip and the interior has a 0.5x0.2cm shallow flake. The metal foot and mouthrim is gently tarnished. General surface wear.
Pair of joss stick holders: Both in good condition apart from small chips to the tip of the tails. One has firing cracks to the base (longest measuring 3cm) and a foot chip measuring 0.2x0.3cm.
"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."