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A PAIR OF AUBERGINE 'EIGHT HORSES OF MU WANG' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- 19 cm, 7 1/2 in.
the steep rounded sides rising to a flaring rim, incised around the exterior with a herd of horses, the base with the seal mark fu (good fortune) in underglaze blue, wood stands
Provenance
A private Northumberland collection, acquired in the 1960s to early 1970s.
Condition
One bowl with an area of restoration to the interior and exterior covering approximately half the bowl from the rim to the foot. The other bowl also restored covering approximately 2/3 of the exterior from the rim to just before the foot, and covering all of the interior. Firing imperfections include burst bubbles and iron spots in various areas.
"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."