A pair of Chinese export famille-rose sauce tureens and covers circa 1760

each of scallop shell shape set with two compressed peach-form handles, the exterior painted with large floral sprays and butterflies, the cover similarly decorated and surrounded by a pomegranate and foliate-scroll border, all surmounted by a molded lingzhi knop

Christie's London, March 30-31, 1983, lot 390

Both tureens in overall good condition, except for minor firing imperfection on the interior. Both lingzhi finials on the covers with chips, the finial with the gilding has been restored back on, and the other finial with gilding rubbed away. One peach handle with chip the end of stalk, and the peach handles on the other tureen almost entirely rubbed.
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.
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