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December 01, 2016

LOT 521

Lot 521

A Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait Bowl

A Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait Bowl
Lot 521 Details
A Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait Bowl

With an old Christie’s sticker to base
3" x 6.5" — 7.6 x 16.5 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $168
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait Bowl
  • A Nanking Cargo Cafe au Lait Bowl
Provenance:

From Christie’s Nanking Cargo sale, lot 2574

CONDITION DETAILS

firing flaws, old collector’s sticker residue to base, small scratches to surface, overall good condition

LOT 521
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.