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A FAMILLE-VERTE BISCUIT FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
- Height 10 5/8 in., 27 cm
modeled as the deity Han Xiangzi standing atop a floral plinth and holding a flute, attired in green-ground robes decorated with magnolia and peony with a stippled green and prunus border at the hem
Provenance
Collection of John T. Dorrance, Jr. (1919–1989).
Sotheby's New York, 20th October 1989, lot 346 (part lot).
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Sotheby's New York, 20th October 1989, lot 346 (part lot).
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York.
Condition
A bottom corner of the back of the platform base restored. The bottom end of the flute likely chipped. Otherwise with minor 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.
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.