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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE ‘FLOWER’ BOXES AND COVERS AND A FAMILLE-ROSE TEAPOT BOXES: SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG, TEAPOT: QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the circular boxes with covers depicting flowers and birds within a gilt border, with an iron-red six-character seal mark, the teapot painted with two circular panels with figures and gilt floral designs around the handle and straight spout, domed cover
Provenance
Sotheby's Amsterdam, 11th May 1999, lot 159 (teapot).
Condition
Apart from a small firing crack to each of the box (approx. 0.3 and 2 cm, partially underglaze) as well as some minor stained pinpricks, the overall condition of the pair of boxes and covers are quite good, with only some expected light wear to the enamels. The covered teapot is in overall very good condition, except for a shallow flake of approx. 0.3 cm to the unglazed inner mouthrim and some scattered pinpricks. There are some expected enamel wear, especially to the gilt decoration and iron-red.
"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."