- 3607
A WHITE-GLAZED BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF XUANDE |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
- 16 cm, 6 1/4 in.
with steep rounded sides rising from a tall cylindrical foot to a straight rim, covered overall with a blue-tinged white glaze, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 29th February 1972, lot 232.
Condition
There are two cracks to the rim, one an inverted Y-shaped one, approx. 6cm long and the other next to it, approx. 5.5cm long. There are also a number of glaze crackles to the interior and exterior and the ones to the interior base have some dark staining. There are some minor burst bubbles and iron spots to the glaze to the interior and exterior.
"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."