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A large Chinese famille-verte dish Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 40.5cm., 15 7/8 in.
the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a wide flaring rim, brightly enamelled to the interior with an octagonal panel enclosing a young couple in a garden, the rim with eight ruyi-shaped panels alternately enclosing landscape scenes and flowers, all reserved on a powder-blue and gilt ground, marked to reverse N=498
Provenance
Collection of Augustus the Strong, N=498.
Condition
This dish is in good condition but there is scratches to the glaze to the sloping rim at 12 O'clock. There are also areas of scratches and wear to the green enamel to the centre especially the rocks in the lower central section. The enamels are generally brighter than 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. 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."