A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE LOBED DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

painted in rich cobalt-blue to the interior with a medallion enclosing a long-tailed bird amongst peonies and magnolia, encircled by a flower-filled lotus lappet band, the base with the six-character mark; together with a Chinese Imari dish, 18th Century, and a large blue and white dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period

The Kangxi mark and period dish: Cheffin's London, 10th October 2013.
Chinese Imari dish: Moreau Gobart, Hotel Drouot, Paris, 18th March 1966.

As illustrated, the deep lobed dish has restoration to a ca. 15 x 5cm., section of the rim, re-touching to rim fritting, minor glaze scratches and glaze firing imperfections; the large blue and white dish has a circa 30 x 9cm., section of over-painting to the rim, and over-painting to a circa a 5cm., hairline rim crack; the Imari dish has rim fritting and light glaze scratches.
"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.
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