Lot 487
  • 487

A CHINESE UNDERGLAZE-BLUE DISH AND LATER-ENAMELED JAR, QING DYNASTY |

Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description

  • height of taller 5 1/2 in.; 14 cm
comprising: a small dish centered with an unglazed goldfish burnt deep orange from firing and surrounded by a underglaze-blue waterweeds beneath a pale blue-tinged glaze; and a baluster jar with underglaze-blue bands at the shoulder and foot, later-painted in enamels with six roosters around the body and four bats at the shoulder. 2 pieces.

Condition

The jar has wear all around the foot and rim (including shallow chips) as well as general surface wear and minor firing imperfections. The dish has general surface wear and minor manufacturing imperfections (including kiln grit by the foot).
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.