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TWO CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE CAT-FORM FLASKS AND COVERS LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
each naturalistically modeled in a crouching pose.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 17, 2002, lot 89.
Condition
Left hand cat in photo- minor haircrack to rim of cover under chin, both ears restored. Body in good condition but with some fine grey firing speckling to the glaze.
Right hand cat - cover restored and both ears restored. Body - small rim chip otherwise in good condition. The restoration is well done.
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.