A LARGE CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL MONTEITH CIRCA 1735-40

painted with the arms of Sichterman between underglaze-blue borders surrounded by flower sprays and paired butterflies.

There is extensive well done restoration to the majority of the crennelations on the rim, to the sides and partly across the base. These appear to cover cracks or breaks to the sides and body and possibly some rim chips, There do not appear to be any significant areas of loss but it is impossible to see the extent of the original damage.
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.

For a discussion of the various services made for Jan Albert Sichterman (1692-1764) see Dr. Jochem Croes, Chinese Armorial Porcelain for the Dutch Market, The Hague, 2007, pp. 127-130 and pp. 200-202, where a teapot with similar underglaze-blue decoration is illustrated, p. 201, cat. no. 115.