Lot 242
  • 242

A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a wide everted rim, decorated around the exterior with three ladies and a boy in a terraced garden, the interior further decorated with two boys in play, the base with an apocryphal Chenghua mark in underglaze blue within double circles

Provenance

Bonhams Edinburgh, 30th November 2005, lot 10. 

Condition

The bowl is in overall good condition with the exception of minor fritting, pinpricks and glaze firing imperfections.
"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."