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A BLUE AND WHITE ‘BIRD AND FLOWER' CENSER QING DYNASTY, EARLY KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
of bombé form, the exterior brightly painted with a bird perched on flowering camellia and chrysanthemum branches issuing from cragged rocks in a garden landscape with butterflies in flight, all below a band of stylised cloud scrolls
Provenance
Christie's New York, 14th October 1994, lot 23.
Condition
The censer has two hairline rim cracks 1.5cm and 2.7cm and another smaller one 5mm, and minor glaze firing imperfections including glaze pinholes and scattered tiny iron spots.
"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."