A 'QIANGJIN' AND 'TIANQI' LACQUER 'SCHOLAR' DISH WANLI MARK AND PERIOD |

with shallow rounded sides, decorated in polychrome lacquer with a central roundel enclosing a seated scholar flanked by attendants and entertained by a dancing monkey, all within a garden setting, framed by scrolling lotus at the well, the exterior with a band of peony spray, traces of gilding to the incised lines, the base lacquered red, the six-character reign mark incised and gilt, Japanese wood box (3)

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

The rim of the dish is warped and there are two U-form restored breaks, measuring approx. 4.5 cm and 1 cm wide respectively, and another to the foot rim, measuring approx. 4.5 cm wide. The rims and surface with typical age cracks and other small areas of consolidation and in-painting to areas of loss and lifting.
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.