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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL MING DYNASTY, ZHENGDE PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
heavily potted with deep rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing a lotus pond, the well decorated with meandering floral scrolls, encircled with a classic scroll at the rim, the exterior with undulating lotus scrolls above a lappet band
Provenance
Sotheby's Colonnade London, 17th July 1995, lot 46.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of a 5cm., hairline rim crack, a 14cm., long hairline body crack to the base of the interior and with two associated 4cm., long hairlines to the underside of the base, minor glaze firing imperfections and light glaze scratches.
"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."