A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'ODE TO THE RED CLIFF' CUPS YONGZHENG MARKS AND PERIOD |

each with deep U-shaped body rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, painted on one side with the poet Su Shi with two friends and an attendant in a flat-bottomed boat floating on calm waters towards a tall overhanging cliff-face, the reverse inscribed with verses from the Chibi fu ('Ode to the Red Cliff'), the base with a four-character mark (2)

Each cup in overall good condition with only minor manufacturing imperfections (e.g., small iron spots, particularly to the interior). One cup with a tiny frit to the glaze under the rim.
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.