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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘PHOENIX’ BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, the exterior painted with five phoenix roundels above a stylised foliate scroll, similarly decorated with a phoenix roundel to the interior, the base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark within a double-circle
Condition
Both bowls in very good condition with the exception of minor glaze firing imperfections. One bowl with considerable burst glaze bubbles, particularly along the rim and interior. The other with a circa 1cm firing crack to the interior and some glaze pulls around the edge of the base.
"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."