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A pair of blue and white bowls Ming dynasty, 16th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides supported on a tapered foot, painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing a figure, the exterior with further figures, a deer and a horse, the base inscribed with a two-character mark reading Zhenyi
Provenance
One: Sotheby's London, 14th December 1976, lot 112.
The other: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28th/29th November 1978, lot 79.
The other: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 28th/29th November 1978, lot 79.
Condition
Please note that these bowls are not quite a pair and the bowl to the right in the catalogue image appears to be painted with two European gentleman (one visible in catalogue image).
Both bowls in very good general condition, with minor firing imperfections and fritting to foot rings.
"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."