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Brûle-parfum en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, dynastie Ming, époque Chongzhen, daté 1638
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- porcelain
à décor de deux dragons à cinq griffes à la poursuite de la perle enflammée dans les nuages au-dessus des trois terrasses et de vagues stylisées, entourant un cartouche lobé comportant quatre caractères, un des dragons entrecoupé d'un cartouche rectangulaire agrémenté d'une inscription dédicatoire
Condition
Some tiny flakes to the three feet, some iron spots overall, a small 3-points star harline crack near the head of one dragon ; iron spots and glazing faults to the inside.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription may be translated as follows 'pleasantly offered by devoted follower Wang Shizhong and his family, wishing for good fortune, on an auspicious date in the 11th year of Chongzhen, 1638'.
Compare a related inscribed blue and white censer dated 1655, in the Percival David Collection, London, illustrated in Rosemary Scott, For the Imperial Court. Qing Porcelain from the Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, London, 1997, cat.no. 15.