- 1616
A PAIR OF DOUCAI BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
each well potted with deep rounded sides resting on a short foot, delicately painted in bright doucai enamels with six orange blossoms borne on dense leafy curling stems interspersed with tight and opening buds, the blooms picked out in pale blue, yellow and iron-red, the interior decorated with a central medallion enclosing a further orange bloom amid leafy stems, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within a double circle
Condition
There is a minute star crack to the base of one bowls (measuring less than 8mm in diameter). The enamels are all intact and the overall condition of both bowls is very good.
"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."