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A 'FAMILLE-VERTE' BISCUIT BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
finely potted with thin rounded sides rising smoothly to an everted rim, decorated on the biscuit with two butterflies fluttering between two large sprays of flowering camellia, enamelled in yellow, aubergine, and two tones of green, finely incised in anhua technique with a pair of dragons chasing 'flaming pearls'
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 15th November 1988, lot 241.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of two hairline cracks extending down from the rim, one approx 4.8cm and the other approx 5.5cm; a 2mm. rim chip to the exterior; and a small burst glaze bubble to the interior.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."