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A PAIR OF DEHUA 'LEAF' CUPS 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 7.5 cm, 3 in.
each modelled in the form of a leaf, borne on a stem forming the handle and extended to the base issuing further leaves and flowers, wood stands
Provenance
The Baoyizhai Collection.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th May 2014, lot 620 (part lot).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th May 2014, lot 620 (part lot).
Condition
There is fritting with light polishing, especially to the edges of the flowers on the underside. There are also very faint hairlines to the undersides, the longest measuring approx. 0.7 cm to one leaf, and one handle. Sections of the underside appear to have been oversprayed.
"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."