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A BLUE AND WHITE 'AUSPICIOUS ANIMAL' DISH MING DYNASTY, JIAJING / WANLI PERIOD |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 13 7/8 in., 35.2 cm
the base inscribed with a fugui jiaqi mark
Provenance
Dragon House, San Francisco.
Christie's New York, 15th September 2011, lot 1474.
Christie's New York, 15th September 2011, lot 1474.
Condition
Manufacturing imperfections include warping to the rim and sides, scattered burst glaze bubbles (as illustrated), and minor firing tears to the foot and rim. The foot has chips and cracks, and there is a shallow chip to the rim. The glaze has degraded and been buffed to a slightly matte finish.
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.