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A PEACHBLOOM-GLAZED BEEHIVE WATERPOT KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
the hemispherical body gently rising from a recessed base to a short waisted neck, incised with three circular medallions enclosing a stylised archaistic dragon design, applied overall with a soft reddish-pink glaze darkening at the rim and the foot to a liver-red tone with areas of characteristic mushroom-coloured mottling and green speckles to the neck, the base left white and inscribed with a six-character Kangxi mark
Condition
A large restored and over-painted area to neck, extending approximately 55mm along the rim and approximately 14mm down the neck. Several minute nicks to unglazed foot rim, otherwise in good general 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."