- 3624
A SMALL DOUCAI 'LOTUS' STEMCUP QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD, CHENGHUA MARK
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
decorated in doucai enamels with alternating iron-red and underglaze-blue lotus florets issuing from budding foliate scrolls, the splayed stem with a raised ring between bands of yellow and iron-red florets, above a ruyi-head border around the foot, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark encircling the hollow stem, wood stand
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th October 2003, lot 12 (right, one of a pair).
Condition
A section of approx. 1/3 of the foot is restored, mostly confined to the unglazed area. Otherwise good condition.
"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."