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A CHINESE EXPORT ARMORIAL PART TEA SERVICE CHINA, QING DYNASTY, CA 1760 |
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 20,5 cm, 8 in. (dish); 18 cm, 7 in. (teapot)
with the coat-of-arms of Robertson of Huntington castle, Co, Carlow, consisting of two teapots and covers, six tea cups, two saucers, a waste bowl and a dish
Literature
David Sanctuary Howard, Chinese Armorial Porcelain, Volume II, 1970, p. 315, p.16 (ill.).
Condition
Wast bowl : There is a ca. 7 cm hairline crack extending vertically from the rim and other hairline cracks inside. The rim may have been polished and circle with metal. Small teapot : There is a long hairline crack extending from one side, underneath and to the other side. Dish : There is an hairline crack inside the dish. Biggest teapot :The knop is damaged with light losses. There is wear to the surface and enamels to all the pieces of this lot.
"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."