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A blue and white dish Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
of shallow rounded form rising to a slightly everted rim, the interior with peaches and finger citrons borne on leafy branches, painted in vibrant tones of underglaze-blue, the exterior encircled by three detached peach sprays
Condition
The rim with minor areas of fritting and one chip 3/8 inch across and taking out 1/8 inch of the everted rim (shown at 2 o'clock in the catalogue image), with a glaze crack 2 inch stemming from the chip. A small chip, mostly to the glaze 5/8 inches wide at 7 o'clock. The interior with some burst air bubbles and minor kiln grit. The exterior with scattered air bubbles, and one area of kiln fault towards the base. In overall good condition.
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.