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A pair of large Chinese underglaze blue and white porcelain bowls Kangxi Period, 1662-1722
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- diameter 13 3/8 in.
- 67 cm
the rounded steep sides with molded petal panels enclosing floral sprays issuing from rockwork, below a band of similarly decorated wrythen molded panels, the inner roundel painted with a bird in flight above blossoming flowers issuing from pierced rockwork, surrounded by floral cartouches reserved on a diaper-pattern band below the foliate rim.
Provenance
Jorge Welsh Oriental Art, London
Condition
Both with chips and glaze frits along the edges. One with very minor air bubbles and kiln grits on the interior. The other with some typical shallow chipping to the underside of the footrim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.