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A PEACHBLOOM-GLAZED 'BEEHIVE' WATERPOT KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 5 in., 12.7 cm
finely incised with dragon roundels, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of Victoria Dreyfus, Madrey Farm, Brewster, New York.
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 9th June 1976, lot 82 (part lot).
Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 9th June 1976, lot 82 (part lot).
Condition
Approximately half the rim and neck with old restoration, with possibly filled-in losses. There is an associated stained hairline extending down the body and splitting into an inverted T shape mid-way down the body. There is also an area of loss to the footring measuring approx. 5.5 cm in length.Overall with minor firing imperfections and surface wear. The base with one small rectangular label inscribed '304P' and one circular label inscribed 'SPB 82/3'.
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.