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A PAIR OF WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 6 1/4 in., 15.9 cm
each with deep, rounded sides set over a slightly tapered foot and flaring at the rim, the exterior painted in bright enamels with two five-clawed dragons each pursuing a 'flaming pearl', a pair of soaring phoenix dividing the dragons, the interior with a dragon medallion at the well, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue (2)
Condition
One bowl is in good condition with only a short scratch to the glaze at the rim. The other bowl has a very small restored chip to the rim, and otherwise is in good condition.
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
Bowls decorated in the wucai palette bearing images of dragons and phoenix in the present arrangement and imperial marks on the base came into vogue during the Kangxi period (1662-1722) and continued under subsequent Qing emperors. Bowls of this type from the Daoguang reign (1820-1850) include a pair sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28th November 2012, lot 2144; a single bowl sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 8th October 2014, lot 3628; an example sold in these rooms, 18th March 2017, lot 1010; one sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 3rd October 2017, lot 3736; and one sold at Christie's Paris, 13th June 2018, lot 144.