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A WATERMELON-SHAPED WUCAI TEAPOT AND COVER QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 15.5cm., high
the lobed ovoid body rising from a short straight foot to a short straight rim, set to one side with a loop handle and to the other with a curved spout, painted and enamelled around the exterior to each lobe with an elongated floral spray, the domed cover with a band of flowers and surmounted by a lotus bud finial
Provenance
Purchased in Paris, 6th October 2004.
Condition
The cover with a restored area to the interior (approx. 3.5 x 2 cm), two cracks (approx. 9.5 cm and 12 cm), and a drilled hole on the finial through to the interior. The teapot with frits and chips on the rim and spout, and frits to the foot. There are slight scratches to the surface, burst bubbles and iron spots to both.
"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."