(on 26) CHINESE EXPORT (9) CUPS (13) "KISSING CARP" SAUCERS
the saucers with kissing carp rims, signifying marriage, with centers of figures in a garden pavilion (arrangement of figures vary), the nine footed cups with conforming figural decoration, saucers 5.75" diam.; along with a BLACK KISSING CARP CUP AND (2) SAUCERS, 6", and a GOLD KISSING CARP SAUCER (cracked and chipped), 6.5"
From the collection of a Boston gentleman.
One saucer staple repaired; another with tiny underside rim chip. One cup missing handle tip; two handles repaired with staples; one cup with rim chip.
Estimate: $500 - $800
Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 312 : (on 26) CHINESE EXPORT (9) CUPS (13) "KISSING CARP" SAUCERS
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