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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-VERTE' CORAL GROUND BOWLS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
the rounded sides of each rising from a short foot to a slightly everted rim, painted with shaped panels of scholars beside trees in landscape, alternating with pomegranate and leaf-shaped panels containing a peony and pomegranate on a coral ground, the base with apocryphal Chenghua mark
Condition
The bowls are in good overall condition with the exception of a 1cm., hairline firing line to the interior of one foot, and probable traces of overpainting to a small area of the rim at the exterior (not visible under UV inspection), minor glaze firing imperfections including iron spot impurities and pin-head glaze holes.
"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."