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A SET OF SIX FAMILLE-VERTE CUPS AND SAUCERS QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each modelled as a flower, the cup and saucers variously decorated with demi-chrysanthemum blooms borne on meandering leafy tendrils
Provenance
Joseph M. Morpurgo, Amsterdam, 22nd October 1991.
Condition
The cups and saucers are in good condition with the exception of a 2mm., wide rim chip to one saucer, two 1mm., wide rim chips and an associated 2cm., hairline rim crack to another saucer, a 3mm., rim chip to another saucer, a 1mm., wide rim chip to one cup, and minor rubbing to the gilded decoration on some of the rims.
"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."