Grand bol en porcelaine céladon Chine, dynastie Qing, marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)

de forme tulipée, les hauts bords et la lèvre évasés sur un pied droit, le pourtour à décor moulé en très léger relief d'une variété de fleurs et de fruits : pivoines, lychees, camelias, citrons digités, pêches, lotus, grenades, magnolias, la base circulaire émaillée blanc avec marque Qianlong en bleu sous couverte à six caractères en cachet

Christie's Hong Kong, 30 mai 2006, lot 1349.

This piece is in excellent condition and has only expected burst air bubbles to the rim and light scratches to the surface, including a light 4.3cm scratch to the exterior. Please note that the colour of the bowl is of a slightly deeper tone than illustrated 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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This piece is impressive for its large proportions and immaculate even glazing that accentuates the elegance of the form and moulded design. A closely related bowl was sold in our New York rooms, 16^th September 2009, lot 218; another was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 27^th April 1993, lot 86; and a third example, from the Jingguantang Collection and illustrated in The Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1991, cat. no. 127, was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3^rd November 1996, lot 570.

Compare also Yongzheng examples, such as one from the T.Y. Chao collection, sold twice in our Hong Kong rooms, 24^th May 1978, lot 234, and 16^th May 1989, lot 57; and another bowl sold twice in our Hong Kong rooms, 30^th April 1991, lot 86, and 10^th April 2006, lot 1608.