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A PAIR OF POLYCHROME ENAMEL CHRYSANTHEMUM DISHES QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each evenly potted with fluted sides resembling the petals of a chrysanthemum flower, radiating around a slightly recessed centre and supported on a short tapered foot, variously painted to the interior with a bird perched on flowering prunus or camellia branches, the rim gilt and the base inscribed with a double-circle
Provenance
Collection of Major Sir Alfred Hammond Aykroyd (1894-1965), acquired circa 1950-1955.
Sotheby's London, 17th May 1966, lot 218.
John Sparks, London.
Sotheby's London, 17th May 1966, lot 218.
John Sparks, London.
Condition
The first with restored chip to the underside of the rim measuring approximately 10mm by 6mm; a 7mm restored rim frit; several small frits to the fluted rim; a 4mm glaze pull to the interior, directly above the bird; two small glaze pulls and several minor iron spots.
The second with a 7mm chip at approximately 8 o'clock; with three smaller chips to the underside of the rim; several minor firing imperfections.
Minor wear to the gilding and minor flaking to the enamels to both dishes.
"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."