Lot 123
- 123
Three large porcelain bowls and dishes with "rose canton" decoration from a service made for Mas'ud Mirza Zill al-Sultan, China and Persia, dated 1297 AH/1879 AD
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
comprising three large bowls, each with a porcelain body decorated with bright, polychrome colours, and lobed medallions containing alternating figural scenes and floral bouquets with birds and butterflies on a ground of lotus blossoms, the exteriors with en-suite decoration and inscriptive medallions on a band near the rim, each set on a matching dish of same design
Condition
In overall good condition, the bowls and dishes all in good condition with some rubbing to surface with minor losses to paint and gilt inscriptions, some with some associated overpainting and minor retouching, as viewed.
"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."