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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘OFFERING’ DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
the shallow rounded sides rising from a straight foot, the interior painted with a central medallion enclosing a butterfly in flight amongst chrysanthemum and bamboo issuing from rocks, the base with a six-character mark within a double-circle
Provenance
A West Coast Private Collection.
Christie’s London, 26th March 2010, lot 1360.
Christie’s London, 26th March 2010, lot 1360.
Condition
There are four hairline cracks running from the rim at 6 o'clock (1.5cm), 7 o'clock (1.3cm), 10 o'lock (1.7cm) and 11 o'clock (1.7cm). There are some scratches to the glaze to the interior and exterior. There is also several particles of kiln grit adhered to the interior glaze.
"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."