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TWO PAIRS OF 'QINGBAI' DISHES SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
one pair of lobed flower shape with broad everted rims, the other plain and raised on a high spreading foot, and all covered overall in an ice-blue glaze
Provenance
John Sparks, London (one plain dish, according to label).
Hans Ostrom, Stockholm (other plain dish, according to label).
Exhibited
Mostra D'Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 568 (floral dishes).
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 521 and 520.
Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 718 (floral dishes).
Condition
pair of lobed dishes: One has glaze cracks to the interior well, and a hairline crack on the rim 2 cm. One small glaze crack to the exterior. Some wear to the rim and raised areas of the cavetto. The other has one iron spot on the everted rim, as well as a restored section approximately 2.2 cm. Minor surface abrasions and wear to the raised ribs of the cavetto.
pair of plain dishes: One has a short hairline crack on the rim, 6 mm. Some minor iron spots. In otherwise good condition. The other has a glaze crack on the interior and one on the exterior, 2.8 cm and 3 cm, respectively. In otherwise 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. 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."