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A BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE FRIENDS' BOWL KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter: 8 ΒΌ inches
the deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim, well-painted on the exterior in varying shades of cobalt blue with the 'three friends of winter', pine, bamboo and prunus with lingzhi, the interior with a central medallion depicting a tight grouping of the same, repeated on the border around the rim, six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 8th October 1990, lot 789.
Condition
There is a U-shaped restored section of the rim, approx. 5 1/2 in. (13.9 cm) by 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm) with a few tiny burst air bubbles and nicks. There is a hairline crack to the base approx. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) long and a chip to the footrim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.