- 2648
A FAMILLE-VERTE DISH WITH THREE WARRIORS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
the interior finely painted with three figures, two in martial dress with their names inscribed in small plaques by their sides, Yang Ling and Bai Sheng
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th October 1991, lot 232.
Condition
Apart from a few minor pinholes (one on the rim and the others on the exterior), the overall condition is very good. The enamelling is intact with only a few light scratches.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present lot is one of a series of dishes painted with scenes from the famous Ming novel Shuihu zhuan (The Water Margin), using showing three figures varying in scale but always set against a plain white ground. In 1657 this popular novel was issued in a famous edition illustrated by the artist Chen Hongshou, who had also designed a set of forty playing cards depicting heros from this saga in the 1640s. The figures on these dishes are based on his prints.