Lot 405
  • 405

A PAIR OF YELLOW-GLAZED BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • The pair of bowls: 19 cm, 7 1/2  in.
each with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, covered overall in a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze save for the base glazed white; together with a similar turquoise-glazed bowl

Provenance

Hotel des Ventes des Chevau Legers, Versailles, 2nd March 1974.

Condition

One of the yellow bowls with several hairlines to the rim (approx. 4 cm, 1.5 cm, 7.5 cm, 3.5 cm), the other bowl also with one to the rim (approx. 6 cm) and another to the foot (approx. 2.5 cm). The turquoise bowl with three cracks to the rim (approx. 4 cm each). All with burst bubbles and iron spots.
"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.
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