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A PAIR OF GREEN-GLAZED BOWLS KANGXI MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides rising from a short foot to a gently flared rim, covered overall in a thin and translucent green glaze, the white base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Collection of Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO (1869-1946).
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The one bowl has seven hairline rim cracks (varying in length between 1-3cm), rim fritting and two areas of glaze loss to the exterior lower body (1 x 0.5 and 1.5 x 1cm); the other bowl has seven hairline rim cracks (varying in length from 0.5 - 2.5cm.), a small rim; and minor glaze firing imperfections including iron-spots, kiln grit and light glaze scratches to both bowls.
"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."