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A BLUE AND WHITE MOLDED DISH QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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the cavetto molded with lobed and arched reserves below a scalloped rim, a central roundel painted to the interior with a scene of Cui Yingying and her attendant Hong Niang from the Romance of the Western Chamber, the base with an apocryphal six-character Chenghua mark
Provenance
Chait Galleries, New York.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.
Condition
Minor firing imperfections throughout and a couple very small frits to the rim and footring. The rim slightly uneven. Old label residue over the reign mark.
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.