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HSIANG, Y.P. NOTED PORCELAINS OF SUCCESSIVE DYNASTIES, ED. P. KUO AND J.C. FERGUSON. PEIPING: CHIH CHAI, 1931
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- book
comprising 86 color plates, 83 folded leaves, yellow silk wrappers, ornate yellow silk cover with ruyi-form closure; Hsiang Yuan-pien's famous 16th century manuscript revised and annotated by Kuo Pao Ch'ang and John C. Ferguson
Condition
The cover of the box is stained along the top, the edges slightly worn, and the right side is torn with only a small section still attached. The book itself is in good condition with the exception of slight foxing of the pages particularly to the edges.
"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."