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A BLUE AND WHITE REVERSE DECORATED 'BOY AND LOTUS' BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
the robustly potted deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, reverse decorated in rich cobalt-blue tones to the interior with a ruyi medallion enclosing a quatrefoil panel with a boy holding a lotus reserved on a leafy scroll ground, encircled at the rim by a 'classic scroll' band, the exterior similarly decorated with five boys holding leafy scrolling lotus stems, all above a lotus-lappet band at the base, the base with the underglaze blue four-character mark 'Cang lang lu shui'
Condition
The bowl is in overall very good condition except for some light surface scratches in the interior. There are a few pinholes and body lines to the base.
"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."