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A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE 'FLOWER BASKET' DISHES QING DYNASTY, XUANTONG PERIOD
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
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of shallow form with deeply rounded sides, painted to the interior with a basket containing flowers, the exterior enameled in gold, each base with a dedicatory inscription reading Qingguo kao cha shiye tuan jing zeng, and a maker's mark Jiangxi ciye gongsi tezhi (Specially made by Jiangxi Porcelain Company) (2)
Provenance
Tainan, 1989.
Condition
Both dishes are in overall good condition. The gilding on the exterior was unevenly applied.
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.
Catalogue Note
Jiangxi Ciye gongsi was the mark for the Jiangxi Porcelain company, a company established in 1910 which took over much of the production which previously had been undertaken by the Imperial kilns.