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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE 'AUSPICIOUS EMBLEMS' DISHES GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
each finely decorated to the interior with interlinked composite floral scrolls encircling a central floret, all surrounded by beribboned 'Eight Auspicious Emblems' around the cavetto, the exterior with three detached scrolling floral sprigs, the base with a six-character mark in iron red (2)
Provenance
A Beijing collector, acquired in the 1940s.
Gifted in the 1970s to a Canadian missionary family in China, and thence by descent.
Gifted in the 1970s to a Canadian missionary family in China, and thence by descent.
Condition
Both dishes are in overall good condition, except for some minor firing imperfections, including bubbling to the enamels, particularly seen on one of the dishes. Minor wear to the gilding.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.