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TWO BLUE AND WHITE 'PHOENIX' BRUSHWASHERS JIAJING MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Diameter: 5 ΒΌ inches, 13.3 cm
each painted on the interior with a pair of phoenix circling amongst clouds, the lobed rim with a band of cranes flying amidst clouds on the interior and a band of elongated dragons on the exterior, six-character mark in underglaze blue (2)
Provenance
Collection of J. Post, London.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1979, lot 269.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1st November 1994, lot 42.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1979, lot 269.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 1st November 1994, lot 42.
Condition
The first: There are two minor tears under the glaze on the interior and one on the base. There are several burst bubbles on the base, body and around the rim. There is scratching to the interior which is consistent with age and use.
The second: There is an iron spot in the body, a glaze gap on the rim, and a piece of kiln grit which is adhered to the footrim.
The underglaze blue on the first is stronger than the second, and both rims are slightly warped.
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.
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.