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Premier Auction | May 19, 2023

Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 627

Ten Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Cups and Saucers

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

18th/19th century, comprising: two handled tea cups with gilt and enamel decoration, landscape of scene with two robed European figures, 2-5/8 x 3-3/8 in.; two small handled tea cups and saucers, gilt and enamel decoration centering initials "E.L." within cartouche, cup, 2 in.; tea cup and saucer in enamel floral decoration, cup, 1-1/2 in.; tea cup and saucer in enamel decoration featuring landscape scenes, cup, 1-5/8 in.

Condition

anomalies, pinholes, and wear to bases, surface accretion, putty residue; one European figure example with chip to rim; one European figure example with hairline to handle; one small teacup with chip and hairline to rim; floral saucer with hairline

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