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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE FRIENDS' DISHES MARKS AND PERIOD OF TONGZHI
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
with shallow rounded sides rising to a gently everted rim, finely decorated on the interior with an aged pine tree and a prunus flanking bamboo shoots and garden rocks in the centre, the underside with children at play in a garden, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Amsterdam, 26th June 2000, lot 293.
Condition
The two dishes are in overall good condition. There are some pinholes and expected minor firing imperfections in the glaze, predominantly to one. There are some light surface scratches to the interior of both.
"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."