Lot 1013
  • 1013

A PAIR OF IRON-RED AND GILT 'DRAGON' DISHES GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD |

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Diameter 13 3/4  in., 34.9 cm
each with shallow rounded sides rising from a straight foot, painted to the interior with two iron-red dragons, with bulging eyes picked out in green and black, contesting a gilt 'flaming pearl' between gilt line borders, repeated on the exterior, the base with a six-character mark in iron red (2)

Provenance

Chait Galleries, New York.

Condition

The dishes are in good condition. There is some slight and appropriate wear to the surface, enamels and gilt decoration.
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.