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A GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' BOWL, MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- A GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' BOWL, MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU
- 15.2cm diameter
the steeply rounded sides with everted rim, decorated on the exterior with two finely incised dragons pursuing flaming pearls among flames and cloud scrolls, above a frieze of rocks and waves encircling the foot, all reserved on the lemon-yellow ground
Provenance
Sotheby's Amsterdam October 16th 1995, Lot 162
Condition
firing crack and related hairline crack approxmately 1cm from rim on interior and brown speck just below interior rim
"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
Illustrated by the Gunhild Avitabile, 'Dragon's Treasure', No. 121 p. 89