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A SMALL BLUE AND WHITE BOWL WITH TRACES OF GILDING YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
of conical shape supported on a petite foot, painted to the exterior in underglaze-blue, featuring two elegant phoenix amidst a dense background of peony and persimmon foliate sprays, the interior well decorated with a crane grasping a double peach sprig surrounded by clouds, with traces of gilding on the exterior
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26th November 1980, lot 291.
Condition
The gilding is very worn, though still visible, Surfaces scratches visible, with a matte surface to the interior. The rim with a tiny pinhead, now somewhat rough, though barely noticeable. 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.