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Three Chinese Export 'Imari' Large Tankards Circa 1725
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- height 6 1/4 in.; 16 cm
each of slightly tapered form with a splayed base, decorated in an Imari palette with peonies and chrysanthemums beneath a trellis border, the handle painted with a flower spray in underglaze blue and iron-red.
Provenance
The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards, Christie's New York, January 22, 2002, lot 196.
Condition
Left hand tankard (smallest): Handle restored back on, restoration around the edge of the base, restored rim chip and rim likely polished.
Middle tankard: handle broken into 3 sections and restored, and a frit to the edge of the handle.
Right hand tankard: restored frits/ chips to the edge of handle and edge of base.
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.