- 1902
A BLUE AND WHITE 'THREE-DRAGON' BRUSHREST MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
moulded with three peaks, painted in vivid tones of cobalt blue, decorated with three dragons rising from immortal mountains, their bodies wrapped around the peaks, the narrow rectangular base inscribed with a six-character reign mark in regular script
Provenance
Christie's New York, 3rd June 1988, lot 258.
Christie's Hong Kong, 31st October 2000, lot 864.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with only firing cracks around the base and a 1 cm chip to the edge of the mark on the base. There are a couple minor glaze frits (on the back of the central dragon's head, the top of the left dragon's head). The actual colour is less purple and darker blue than in the catalogue illustration.
"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
Two brush rests with Wanli marks are collected in the Idemitsu Art Gallery, one illustrated in Toji Takei (New Heibonsha Series), no. 42, pl. 86, another included in the Stockholm Exhibition of Ming Blue and White, 1964, cat. no. 71.