A CANTON ENAMEL TEAPOT AND COVER, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
A CANTON ENAMEL TEAPOT AND COVER, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURYEstimate $500 – $700
- Lot Sold $400 (Hammer Price)
- $480 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
decorated in 'famille-rose' palette with maidens and boys in a continuous garden between formal borders, metal swing handle
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21.5CM WIDE
CONDITION
An area of restoration on one side around the figures seated at a table, some chips and cracks below the rock on which a maiden seated, the other side with a chipped area below the standing lady and boy and an area of restoration blow the yellow border, some chips and cracks on the spout, some resoration around the foot and on the cover beneath the knop, cracks on the base within the foot and some general surface wear and scratches
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 Australia 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.