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A famille-verte dish Qing dynasty, 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the interior painted with a lotus bloom enclosing a circular medallion depicting a bird perched on floral branches issuing from rocks, the rim with butterflies within lobed cartouches reserved on a diaper ground
Provenance
John Sparks, London, 10th January 1947.
Collection of Sir Alfred Beit (1903-1994).
Collection of Sir Alfred Beit (1903-1994).
Condition
Numerous small rim chips and fritting and large enamel flake to centre (measuring approximately 7mm by 8mm) as visible in catalogue image. Otherwise in very good general condition, with minor firing imperfections and rubbing to iron-red enamel.
"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."