- 2644
A RARE DOUCAI 'CRANE' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
finely potted with deep rounded sides springing from a short slightly tapered foot, finely painted on the exterior in soft doucai enamels with three medallions each enclosing a crane in underglaze-blue and surrounded by yellow and iron-red blossoms, each wreathed with leafy sprigs with curling tendrils issuing an iron-red flower and bud, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a single floral spray within a single-line band repeated below the rim, inscribed on the base with the six-character mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 28th November 2006, lot 1550.
Exhibited
Condition
There is slight rubbing to the iron-red on one flower on the exterior, but otherwise the bowl is in very good condition. The enamels are very clean and bright.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A Yongzheng bowl of this form and decoration was included in the Exhibition of Chinese Art, Messrs. C.T. Loo, New York, 1941, cat. no. 729.
For the inspiration of this bowl, see a Kangxi bowl painted in the doucai palette and of similar design but of slightly different shape, sold in our London rooms, 12th May 1976, lot 350, and then again in the T.Y.Chao Private and Family Trust Collection, sold in these rooms, 18th November 1986, lot 139.
For the inspiration of this bowl, see a Kangxi bowl painted in the doucai palette and of similar design but of slightly different shape, sold in our London rooms, 12th May 1976, lot 350, and then again in the T.Y.Chao Private and Family Trust Collection, sold in these rooms, 18th November 1986, lot 139.