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A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF WUCAI 'NARCISSUS' MONTH CUPS MARKS AND PERIOD OF XIANFENG |
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- 5.8 cm, 2 1/4 in.
the exterior painted with clumps of narcissus, in front of blue rockwork and a single red rose on meandering leafy stems, accompanied by a poem followed by a seal mark reading shang
Provenance
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 29th October 1991, lot 223.
Condition
Fine 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
The poem depicted can be transcribed and translated as follows: Chun feng nong yu lai qing zhou. Ye yue ling bo shang da ti.
'The spring breeze plays with these gems when daylight arrives.
When the moon traverses at night, it sends ripples up the long dike.'
'The spring breeze plays with these gems when daylight arrives.
When the moon traverses at night, it sends ripples up the long dike.'