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A YIXING TEAPOT AND A TIN TEA CADDY QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- 16.8 and 9.8 cm, 6 5/8 and 3 7/8 in.
the teapot modelled in the form of a bamboo li hat, the cover interior and the base with a seal mark; the tea caddy consists of two parts, jointly modelled as a yinyang roundel, the sides cast with inscriptions, signed zhuju zhuren Chen Cunzhou ('master of the Bamboo Retreat, Chen Cunzhou'), dated renjia year (1692)
Condition
The tea caddy with few expected nicks to the edges, and rusty areas as visible on the catalogue photo. The teapot with tape/adhesive residue, and the cover with few nicks/chips to the mouth rim. Both with expected surface wear.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."