- 3005
A PAIR OF CAFE-AU-LAIT GLAZED BARBED-RIM DISHES SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
each finely potted with shallow curved sides supported on a slightly splayed foot, rising to a flaring barbed rim, the exterior encircled by a raised fillet, covered overall in a rich and lustrous café-au-lait glaze of a glossy toffee-brown tone, the countersunk base glazed white, inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of H.M. Knight.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th November 1979, lot 326.
Condition
The overall condition of the pair is quite good, except for some surface scratches and burst air bubbles. The largest patch of scratches measures about by 1 by 0.7 cm to the interior of one dish. There is a small polished glaze gap of 0.1 cm to the interior of the same dish. It also has a few short firing cracks to the foot.
"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."