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明十六世紀 青花「鴛鴦踏荷」圖缸
估價
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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描述
- porcelain
heavily potted with rounded tapering sides, the exterior painted with ducks swimming amongst a lotus pond with waterweeds, all below a foliate scroll with ruyi motifs, the top of the rim encircled with a further foliate scroll band
Condition
This brightly painted jardiniere has a break 4.5cm., above the foot encircling the lower body which had two old metal rivets and several old repaired rivet holes, a 56cm., long C-shaped hairline rim crack extending down the body which has four metal rivets and an associated 8x10mm rim chip, a 43cm., long vertical rim crack extending down to the break at the base with two old metal rivets, a 28cm., C-shaped rim crack with one old metal rivet, other minor cracks and two rim flakes (1,5 and 1cm., long), minor scratches and glaze firing imperfections.
"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."