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A PAIR OF IRON-RED ENAMELLED 'SHOULAO' DISHES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 16cm.
each with shallow rounded sides, finely enamelled to the centre with the Immortal Shoulao seated beside a spotted deer and a basket of peaches, within a border of the 'hundred bats' at the rim, the underside with lotus lappets and a floret border, wood stands
Provenance
Antiquaire Tournet, Paris, circa 1946.
Collection of Comte de Marotte, Paris.
Thence by descent.
Collection of Comte de Marotte, Paris.
Thence by descent.
Condition
One dish with a 0.5x0.4cm rim chip, and associated circa 2.8cm hairline crack. There is minor fritting along the rim, with associated minor rim restoration. The footring has other small chips. The other dish has two short firing cracks (0.2cm) to the rim. The base has a 3.3cm deep scratch. Both dishes with minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles, enamel wear and surface scratches.
"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."