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A LARGE YELLOW-GLAZED DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides supported on a gently tapered foot, covered overall in an egg-yolk yellow glaze stopping neatly at the foot, the white base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze-blue within a double-circle
Provenance
Collection of Dr J. Vixseboxse (1916-1986), Dutch sinologist and diplomat. Acquired in China in the 1940s-70s, and thence by descent.
Condition
The dish has been broken in half and has associated 18cm., wide crescent-shaped section of over painting to one side, a circa 8cm., crescent-shaped section of over painting to the rim covering a break, a 6cm., hairline rim crack and rubbing and scratches to the glaze predominantly in the interior.
"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."