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A PAIR OF 'DOUCAI' SHOU-CHARACTER DISHES QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
each body with gently rounded side rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, painted and polychrome enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing a shou-character encircled by ruyi-shaped strapwork, all with in double lines
Provenance
Private Collection, Hong Kong.
Christie's Swire, 2nd May 1994, lot 698.
Condition
This pair of dishes are in good condition overall with the exception of an approx. 5mm chip to the rim and seven pin head-size firing impurities to the rim of one dish; and three chips to the rim (approx. 2mm by 4mm, 4mm, 8mm), twelve areas of flaked enamel to the side of the exterior, three areas of flaked enamel to the interior, one pin head-size firing impurity to the well of the interior; and minor overall scratching to the enamel and glaze of both dishes.
"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."