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A SANCAI-GLAZED FIGURE OF LI BAI QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and wood
depicted reclining against a wine jar, all brightly glazed in green, cream and ochre, wood stand; together with a famille-verte brushrest, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, wood stand
Provenance
The figure: Hotel Drouot, Paris, April 1977.
The brushrest: purchased in London, 25th June 1974.
The brushrest: purchased in London, 25th June 1974.
Condition
The figure has restoration at the outstretched foot, firing and glaze lines particularly around the wine jar, the other foot and the sleeves. There is a rim hairline on the wine jar approx. 3 cm. The tips and lower portion of the brushrest is restored, and there are minor glaze flakes and chips to the extremities. Both have burst bubbles and iron spots.
"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."