Lot 349
  • 349

A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'LANDSCAPE' BASIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a recessed base to a widely flaring everted rim, painted to the interior with a mountainous river landscape and encircled at the rim by flowering and fruiting sprays, birds, insects and rocks 

Condition

This basin is in good condition, but does have some areas of fritting to the rim and there is numerous iron spots and pin hole size burst bubbles to the glaze to the interior and exterior. There are also scratches to the glaze to the interior and exterior.
"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."