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A FINE PAIR OF DOUCAI 'FLORAL' BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
each finely potted with deep rounded sides springing from a short straight foot, decorated on the interior with a central medallion enclosing a single iron-red lotus bloom issuing lime-green and lemon-yellow enamelled curling stems and foliage within a single-line border repeated at the rim, the exterior with three clusters of finely pencilled double-headed lotus blooming from scrolling stems and feathery foliage, inscribed on the base with the six-character seal mark in underglaze-blue
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 1st October 1991, lot 884.
Condition
The pair is in very good condition. To one bowl, there is slight bubbling to the iron-red enamel on the interior, and a small natural firing flake to the foot. To the other bowl, there is an ironspot on the interior, and a small firing impurity to the interior medallion.
"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."