- 1025
A BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL' MEIPING QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
with high rounded shoulders rising to a short waisted neck, the body painted with dense scrolling lotus between lappet bands
Provenance
Chait Galleries, New York.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.
Collection of Benno Schmidt, Sr., and thence by descent.
Condition
In overall good condition but with four very fine cracks to the glaze at the waisted foot (longest is approx. 12 cm), and expected wear to the footring (including minor cracks to the interior).
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.