Lot 918
- 918
A BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' DISH QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diameter 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm
the interior central medallion painted with a splayed-winged phoenix amidst stylized clouds, the exterior with six five-clawed dragons above crashing waves, the base inscribed with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, 11th April 1940, lot 120 (part lot).
Collection of Hoyt Augustus Moore (1870-1958), and thence by descent.
Collection of Hoyt Augustus Moore (1870-1958), and thence by descent.
Condition
Rim polished. Surface wear and scratches. Some firing imperfections. Fritting to footring.
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.