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A rare blue and white ‘boys’ jar 17th century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the ovoid body rising from a straight foot to a waisted neck, painted around the exterior with boys at play, all below a band of shaped floral cartouches, the rim with a band of foliate sprigs, the base painted with a hare
Provenance
Collection of Dr A. M. Sengers.
Marchanson, London.
Sotheby’s Melbourne, 29th/30th November 2005, lot 586.
Marchanson, London.
Sotheby’s Melbourne, 29th/30th November 2005, lot 586.
Exhibited
The Dr A.M. Sengers Collection of Ming Blue and White Porcelain, Marchanson, London, 2001, cat. no. 30.
Condition
The glaze along the rim is degraded and crackled, visible to the naked eye. There are five rim cracks, each measuring approx. 1cm. There are firing imperfections such as iron spots to the rim and the body, and general surface wear.
"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."