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A FAMILLE-VERTE 'WATER MARGIN' DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 20.3 cm, 8 in.
painted on the interior with a scene from The Water Margin narrative, depicting Zhuge Liang conversing with two warriors, Yang Lin and Bai Sheng
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th October 1991, lot 232 (one of a pair).
Condition
The dish is in overall good condition with expected light surface scratches and original firing flaws including a minute burst air bubble to the rim, minute grits and pinholes. There is some wear to the enamels and a couple of small losses, noticeably a shallow flake (approx. 0.4cm) to the green shawl of one figure, possibly related to a burst bubble, another small gap in the glaze to the yellow robe of another figure. Otherwise, the enamels are generally well preserved.
"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."