- 1565
A CHINESE EXPORT BLUE AND WHITE 'TEA CULTIVATION' CHARGER, QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1740 |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- diameter 12 3/8 in.; 31.4 cm
painted in the center with two figures writing on boxes, with an official holding a pipe supervising and two further figures observing, all within a rococo-style border with enlarged shell motifs, the base with numberal '3.' in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 15, 2004, lot 67
Condition
There are two chips to the underside rim, with the larger measuring approx. 3/4 in. wide. There are further scattered chips and frits to the rim, as well as two hairlines extending from the rim with the longer measuring approx. 2 1/2 in. Overall with minor wear to the glaze and firing imperfections.
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.