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A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' DISH KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
painted in the center with a medallion of a dragon and phoenix among clouds within a double line border repeated around the rim, the motif repeated on the exterior, six-character mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Taipei, 1995.
Condition
There is a 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) hairline crack to the rim, and a piece of kiln grit to the interior. There is polishing all around the rim.
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.
Catalogue Note
A pair of dishes with similar decoration but of slightly larger size from the H.M. Knight collection was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 21st May 1980, lot 175; and another 23rd May 1981, lot 1167.