each delicately potted with broad rounded sides, the exterior painted in polychrome enamels with gnarled rockwork and a garden in bloom, the stone and foliage rendered in two tones of green, the peony and prunus blossoms in iron red and gilt, the trunk of the prunus tree naturalistically colored with a grayish-aubergine wash and extending over the mouth of the cup, its spindly branches spreading across the interior and issuing further buds and flowers, tiny butterflies fluttering nearby (2)

Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978).

Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, circa 1952 (on loan).

In overall good condition with minor firing imperfections and very minor wear.
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.
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