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AN UNDERGLAZE-BLUE AND YELLOW-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' DISH QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
of saucer shape with lipped rim, the interior well painted with a dragon leaping in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl' among flames and cloud scrolls, the cavetto with two further dragons also in pursuit, the reverse similarly decorated with two dragons above a band of lotus petal lappets, the decoration all in bright translucent yellow on a brilliant underglaze blue wash ground, seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of James and Phyllis Rosati, acquired between 1947 -1949 when Mr. Rosati was stationed in post-war Japan.
Condition
There is a very small chip to the rim at 12 o'clock and minor surface wear to the enamels.
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.