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A BLUE AND WHITE QUATREFOIL TRAY JIAQING MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 16 cm, 6 1/4 in.
the shallow rounded sides rising from a flat base supported on four shallow bracket feet, painted to the interior with a quatrefoil panel enclosing a poem dated to 1797, within two lotus strapwork bands, the exterior similarly painted and the base inscribed with the seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Formerly in a distinguished private English collection, purchased in China between 1900 and 1902.
Condition
This tray is in very good condition, with the exception of two extremely minor nicks in the central panel. There are also very minor surface wear and firing imperfections.
"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."