Lot 69
  • 69

A COPPER-RED BOWL KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a straight rim , covered overall in an even copper-red glaze, 13.2cm., 5 1/4 in; together with a yellow glazed bowl, Daoguang mark and period; a famille rose dish, Yongzheng mark and period; a blue and white Master of the Rocks dish, Kangxi Period; a similar smaller dish; and a blue and white pencil-decorated vase, apocryphal Chenghua mark, Kangxi period

Provenance

The vase - Cunliffe Collection.

Condition

The copper red bowl has two hairline cracks (2cm and 3 1/2cm) running from the rim and numerous surface scratches to the interior. The yellow glazed bowl has a hairline crack (3cm) running from the rim. There are some iron spots and minor glaze inconsistencies to the interior and exterior. The famille rose dish has been broken in half and restored. The blue and white dish has a (7mm) chip to the underside of the rim, as well as numerous areas of fritting to the rim. There is also some minor fritting to the lower section of the everted rim. There is also some wear to the glaze to the interior and some pin hole sized burst bubbles to the glaze on the exterior base. The small blue and white dish has two small chips to the rim (2mm). The blue and white vase is in good condition, but has some scratches to the exterior and some iron spots to the interior.
"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.
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