A FAMILLE-VERTE DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

with shallow rounded sides and lipped rim, painted with a pheasant and a song bird perched among green rockwork, peonies and blossoming crab apple, a second song bird flying above, the base marked in underglaze blue with a ribbon-tied emblem within a double circle, the sides etched above the channeled foot with two characters reading wen wu

Collection of Dr. Richard and Mrs. Mary Eckhardt, acquired in Japan between 1947-1952 while Dr. Eckhardt was serving as a surgeon in the United States Army and thence by descent.

There is a four inch (10cm) by 1 1/2 inch (4cm) section broken from the rim and restored back together, having been previously riveted. The overpaint is now discolored. There is some minor fritting to the rim edge and some typical minor light surface scratching overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.