- 419
A large blue and white ‘lotus’ fish bowl, gang Circa 1800
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain with gilt and lacquered wood stand
the curved tapering sides moulded with a raised fillet below the everted rim, painted to the exterior with meandering lotus scrolls between ruyi and lappet bands, encircled by a band of circles just below the rim, gilt and lacquered wood stand
Condition
This fish bowl is in good condition but does have a 68cm horizontal firing crack to the interior. There are a number of burst bubbles, iron spots and scratches to the glaze to the exterior and the rim. The gilt wood stand is in good condition but there are some areas of loss to the gesso and the gilding and some scratches to the gilding.
"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."