Lot 420
  • 420

A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'HUNTING SCENE' DISH QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 38.2 cm, 15 in.
the rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, brightly enamelled to the interior with an equestrian hunting scene depicting a male and female rider, attendants and a dog within a landscape

Provenance

Hotel des Ventes Drouot, Paris in 1984.

Condition

There are two large areas of restoration to the rim (30cm by 9cm and 20cm by 9cm) and two cracks to the enterior beside the standing figure on the right (7cm) and a Y-shaped one above this (7cm). There is an area of rubbing to the glaze to the interior above the head of man on horseback (1cm by 1cm).
"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."