- 1618
A pair of wucai 'dragon and phoenix' bowls seal mark and period of Qianlong
Estimate
350,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
finely potted, each painted on the exterior with an iron-red dragon and green enamelled dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl separated by a pair of phoenix, all reserved on a floral ground and set beneath a band of bajixiang and ruyi head motifs, the interior painted with an iron-red dragon reaching out to a flaming pearl (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong 28 -29th April, 1992, lot 172.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The enamels are all intact. The light brown enamels have crizzled giving the brown painted areas an added attractive metallic effect.
"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."