Lot 209
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A PAIR OF LAVENDER-GLAZED DISHES YONGZHENG MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

each with shallow gently curved sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, the exterior with a pale even lavender glaze, the interior and base glazed white (2)

Provenance

A Belgian private collection.
Sotheby's London, 9th November 2005, lot 306.

Condition

The dishes are in good condition, both with surface abrasions on the interior. One with an iron-spot on the lavendar glaze. The same dish with a 1/4 inch very fine firing flaw below the glaze on the base. The other dish with a 3/16 inch long very superficial bubbling or scratch to the glaze on the foot rim.
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.