TWO PAINTED 'CIZHOU' 'FISH' DISHES SONG / YUAN DYNASTY

each of shallow form, painted on the interior with a fish swimming amidst aquatic plants in a dark-brown slip, with incised details cut through to the underlying creamy-white slip which stops above the foot revealing the buff body

L. Michon, Paris, 1939.

The left hand dish in the catalogue photo has numerous chips, frits and minor haircracks to the rim edge and two repaired breaks, one from four o'clock to six o'clock and the other from six o'clock to nine o'clock. There is a 1/4 in. (6mm) burst air bubble in the center of the dish and some surface pitting and small iron-spots and burst air bubbles overall. The other dish has wear and areas of brown discoloration under the glaze and some kiln accretion on the interior. There are some typical small iron spots and burst air bubbles overall.
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.