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A Pair of Chinese Export Iron-red and Gilt Bowls 18th Century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- diameter 9 3/8 in.; 23.8 cm
each painted with alternating peony and leaf scrolls and lambrequin pendants.
Provenance
Sotheby's London, June 10-11, 1997, lot 751.
Condition
Both have wear to the enamels particularly to the interior, scattered small chips to the rim and each have a star-crack to the base. One crack is 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 in. wide and the other is 2 1/2 in. by 1 in. wide.
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.