A PAIR OF DOUCAI 'WANG XIZHI' CUPS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

each delicately potted with an everted rim and countersunk base, enameled to the exterior with a continuous scene depicting Wang Xizhi seated below a willow tree overhanging a river, watching five geese in the water below, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark (2)

Both in good condition with expected wear to footrings. One with a shallow chip in the footring measuring approximately 1/4 inch in length.
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.

Compare a similar doucai cup of this subject matter previously sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 14th November 1989, lot 221, and more recently again in these rooms, 11th September 2012, lot 42.