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TWO PORCELAIN CHINESE EXPORT CUPS AND ONE SAUCER CHINA, QING DYNASTY, CA. 1760 |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- 12 cm, 4 3/4 in. (saucer), 7,5 cm, 3 in. (tea cups)
with the coat-of-arms of Stewart, 9th Baron of Blantyre
Provenance
Heirloom and Howard, Chippenham, UK, 2009.
Literature
David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume I, p. 497, p. 21.
Condition
Despite some wear to the gilding and to the enamels, the two cups and saucer are in good overall condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
William, 9th Baron Blantyre, Colonel in the Dutch service, who succeeded his brother in 1751 and died in 1776.