Lot 76
  • 76

Petit bassin en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description

en forme de corolle, les bords évasés légèrement chantournés, à décor au centre de poissons, fleurs et lotus se répétant sur le pourtour, marque apocryphe Xuande à six caractères dans un double cercle en bleu sous couverte à la base

Provenance

A certificate by Mayuyama & Co., Japan, suggesting a dating to the Jiajing period (1522-1566) accompanies this lot.

Condition

Good condition with some fritting and a minute flake to the rim, some light scratches and a couple of iron spots to the central fish medallion in the interior. A few pinprick air bubbles and original shrinkages in the glaze beneath the base. The actual colour is slightly more cobalt, less ultramarine with a bluish tinge in the glaze compared to the illustration in the catalogue. The Japanese wood box is in good condition. Please note that this lot comes with a certificate from Mayuyama & Co. Japan, suggesting a dating to the Jiajing period (1522-1566).
"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."