- 509
A 'FAMILLE-VERTE' 'BIRD AND FISH' DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a flaring rim, painted to the central medallion with two birds perched on a gnarled blossoming peony branch above a carp leaping out of turbulent foaming waves, encircled by four shaped landscape and floral panels reserved on a leafy ground of blossoming lotus, the rim bordered by lobed panels of floral decoration set against further floral blossoms on a dotted ground, the base with square seal within a double circle
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London.
Condition
The underside has a circa 7cm hairline running across the foot, there are surface scratchings (longest 2cm) and minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles, iron spots. The base with a Bluett & Sons sticker and incised with a possible inventory number 'Ni 107. I').
"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."