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Six Chinese Kraak-style dishes and one large Kraak-style dish Ming dynasty, circa 1640
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- circa 26cm, 34 diameter
the larger dish painted to the central roundel with ducks on a promontory, below radiating panels of birds amongst chrysanthemum, pomegranate and lychee on the sloping rim, the smaller dishes similar painted with a bird to the centre amongst flowers with similar radiating floral panels
Provenance
The Hatcher Collection; sold Christie's Amsterdam March 1984; the charger: February 1985
Condition
The dishes are in good condition with the exception of glaze degradation due to sea water erosion, fritting to the rims, grit adhered to the bases and some minor areas of grit to the interiors.
"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."