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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE ‘PHOENIX’ DISHES WANLI MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot, the interior painted with a pair of phoenix in flight amongst cloud scrolls below a cash border, the exterior with the beribboned babao (Eight Treasures) supported on lotus sprays, inscribed with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Christie’s London, 18th May 2012, lot 1322.
Condition
One dish has a 1.2cm by 4mm shallow chip to the interior of the footrim. Both have minor scratches to the glaze to the interior and small iron spots and burst bubbles to the interior and exterior.
"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."