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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE AND GILT ‘BIRD’ DISHES QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
painted with a fan-shaped cartouche enclosing a bird perched on pierced rocks, all reserved on a diaper ground with peony and chrysanthemum blooms, the rim with a gilt floral meander
Provenance
Vanderven Oriental Art, Amsterdam, 30th October 1992.
Literature
Suzanne G. Valenstein, A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1975, pl. 253.
D.F. Lunsingh Scheurleer, Chinees porselein, Bussum, 1972, pl. 8.
D.F. Lunsingh Scheurleer, Chinees porselein, Bussum, 1972, pl. 8.
Condition
One dish has been broken into approximately eight pieces and restored, the other is in good condition with the exception of a circa 6cm., wide three-pointed star crack to the base and minor rubbing to the gilded decoration.
"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."