- 596
Eight Chinese Export porcelain 'Tobacco Leaf and Ducks' pattern shell salts circa 1775-85
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- length 3 3/4 in.
- 9.5 cm
each painted in the interior in characteristic style with two mandarin ducks amidst lotus pads, flowers and mons devices; raised on three leaf-form feet.
Condition
All in good condition with minor rim fritting, except:
One has a one inch area of restoration to the rim
One has a slice chip to the inner edge of one foot
One has a 1/2 inch filled rim chip issuing a short hair crack
One has a small filled rim chip
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.