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A BLUE AND WHITE 'EIGHT DAOIST IMMORTALS' BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
painted in cobalt blue along the exterior with each Immortals astride a cresting wave, the 'Three Star Gods' painted on the interior well; together with an incised celadon-glazed bowl featuring mon-type flowerheads connected by leafy scrollwork, Qianlong seal mark and period (2)
Provenance
Acquired from a German dealer before 1924.
Brought to the United States circa 1934, by Gertrude Morgenroth, Great Neck, New York.
Thence by descent to Eva Lande.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Brought to the United States circa 1934, by Gertrude Morgenroth, Great Neck, New York.
Thence by descent to Eva Lande.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Exhibited
Akron Art Institute, Akron, Ohio (until 1981).
Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio (1981-2008).
Miami University Art Museum, Oxford, Ohio (1981-2008).
Condition
the blue and white bowl: there are two tiny chips to the rim, one with a hairline crack 1 inch long. In otherwise good condition.
the celadon bowl: a shallow chip with a hairline crack from the rim approximately 2 inches long. In otherwise good condition.
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.
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.