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A WUCAI DISH WANLI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- c.20cm., diam.
the shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, brightly enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing two immortals in a garden, encircled in the well by eight shou characters supported on a leafy lingzhi meander, the exterior with eight floral sprays, the base inscribed with a six-character mark in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Hotel Drouot, Paris, 26th March 2008.
Condition
The dish is in very good condition with the exception of some light rim fritting, minor scratches to the interior and a scratched collectors mark to the base.
"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."