- 165
A BLUE AND WHITE BASIN 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a wedge-shaped foot to a wide everted barbed rim, painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing two figures carrying axes and baskets of lingzhi within a landscape with pine trees and pierced rocks beside a fenced garden with two ladies, the well with a leafy chrysanthemum scroll, encircled by various diaper grounds reserved with alternating lobed cartouches of rabbits and galloping horses, the exterior with pendent gnarled leafy branches below a band of beribboned treasures, inscribed to the base with a spurious six-character Chenghua mark within a double circle
Condition
One rim crack, measuring approximately 40mm at approximately 2 o'clock. Fritting and small firing cracks and imperfections to the rim. Several glaze inclusions, iron spots and glaze pulls to central design, as visible in catalogue image. Old chips to unglazed foot ring and firing cracks to base.
"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."