- 943
A BLUE AND WHITE CIRCULAR 'BOYS' BOX AND A COVER JIAJING MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Ceramic
featuring a large central medallion enclosing boys at play in a garden setting, the curved sides of the cover decorated with scrolling peony flowers, the box with alternating crane and clouds, the six-character reign mark in underglaze blue within double circles (2)
Provenance
Cathay Antiques, London, 1970.
D.H. Dixon, Coaer.
Mrs. M.L. Alexander, and thence by descent.
D.H. Dixon, Coaer.
Mrs. M.L. Alexander, and thence by descent.
Condition
The box and cover have light scratches, scattered minor burst air bubbles and iron spots. The cover has a chip to the rim approximately 1.3 cm long. The box has a hairline crack running from the rim across the center of the base, approximately 36.8 cm long with an associated chip and further scattered chips to the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.