- 422
A blue and white ‘fish’ jardinière Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the tapering ovoid body with deep rounded sides rising to a wide everted rim, brightly painted to the exterior with four fish swimming amongst waterweeds and other aquatic plants, the interior left plain
Condition
There is a 2cm by 8mm chip to the exterior rim and six chips to the interior rim from 3mm by 3mm to 2cm by 1cm. There is a small glaze chip to the exterior rim (5mm by 2mm) and some minor fritting. There are some iron spots to the glaze to the interior, rim and exterior and some scratches to the glaze to the exterior.
"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."