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A Group of Nine Blue and White Vessels Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
comprising: a goblet painted with leafy floral branches; an octagonal goblet with alternating panels of birds, trees, flowers and landscapes; a goblet painted with chrysanthemum; two cups each with floral decoration; a pair of bowls each with ladies in a garden, apocryphal Chenghua marks; and a pair of dishes decorated with precious objects encircled by floral motifs and fishermen at work
Exhibited
Transitional Wares and Their Forerunners, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1981, cat. nos 52 and 87C.
Chinese Ceramics of the Transitional Period (circa 1620-1680 A.D.) from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1985, cat. nos 95, 99, 100 and 101.
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. nos 91, 92 and 93.
Art and Imitation in China, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 2006, cat. nos 189, 192 and 193.
Chinese Ceramics of the Transitional Period (circa 1620-1680 A.D.) from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1985, cat. nos 95, 99, 100 and 101.
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. nos 91, 92 and 93.
Art and Imitation in China, University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 2006, cat. nos 189, 192 and 193.
Condition
The pair of bowls: one dish with a 3x3.8cm clean break to the rim. Both with some fritting and glaze flakes to the rim.
The pair of dishes: both in good condition.
The cups: the smaller of the two with a firing crack to interior; the other in good condition.
The chrysanthemum goblet: In good condition, speckled glaze inclusions to interior.
The octagonal goblet: fritting to concentric band at stem and foot; glaze flakes elsewhere.
The goblet with leafy floral branches: good condition; minor glaze pulls to interior, old chips to foot.
"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."