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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE ANHUA-DECORATED DISH YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- Porcelain
- D: 19.4 cm
painted to the interior with a medallion of three stylised ruyi clouds, the cavetto decorated in anhua with two dragons striding amidst clouds, all below a classic scroll band, the underside similarly decorated
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 5th December 1995, lot 382.
Condition
The dish is in structural good condition. The rim has been sympathetically restored to conceal rim chips, the largest an overpainted section measuring approx. 8 cm and a restored chip of approx. 6.8 cm. There are also several minute flakes and hairline cracks to the rim, the longest a Y-shaped hairline measuring approx. 8 cm.
"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."