Eight small blue and white dishes Qing dynasty, Kangxi period
(8)Estimate $1,000 – $1,500
each decorated with a maiden seated beside rockwork watching a dancing boy, the base inscribed with an apocryphal four-character mark of Chenghua
(8)
10.3 cm diameter
- Lot Sold $850 (Hammer Price)
- $1,037 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
One dish has a small rim chip approx 0.3 cm and minor rim frits.
One dish has a shallow chip along the rim edge approx 0.5 cm and minor frits.
One dish has two small rim chips 0.3 and 0.2 cm.
The remaining five dishes in generally good condition.
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 Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Saleroom Notices regarding this sale. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |