Lot 142
  • 142

A CHINESE EXPORT VERTE-IMARI 'PROVINCES' BARBER'S BOWL, CIRCA 1720 |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • width 10 5/8 in; 27.4 cm
the center brightly enameled with the arms of Gelderlant surrounded by peonies and butterflies, the rim reserved with with five animal vignettes on an underglaze-blue diaper ground, the top pierced with two suspension holes.

Provenance

The Collection of Benjamin F. Edwards, Christie's New York, January 22, 2002, lot 41.

Condition

Overall good condition. There is a firing flaw in the glaze on the rim, which appears as an approx. 4 in. long curving yellowish brown line on the left hand side of the rim, just visible on the catalogue illustration.
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.