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TWO BLUE AND WHITE DISHES TONGZHI MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
each painted to the interior with a Three Friends of Winter medallion, the exterior with a lady and two children in a garden, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Collection of Dr J. Vixseboxse (1916-1986), Dutch sinologist and diplomat.
Acquired in China in the 1940s-70s, and thence by descent.
Acquired in China in the 1940s-70s, and thence by descent.
Condition
One dish with a 0.8x0.5cm rim chip and an associated 3.5cm rim crack. The other dish is warped, the cobalt-blue decoration appears to be greyer than the other dish. Both dishes with minor glaze firing imperfections such as iron spots and burst glaze bubbles.
"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."