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A MATCHED PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' RUBY-GROUND MEDALLION BOWLS DAOGUANG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
each with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to an everted rim, enamelled around the exterior with four landscape medallions divided by lotus strapwork and reserved on a ruby sgraffiato ground, the interior with a stylised floral medallion
Condition
The bowls are in fair overall condition with the exception of minor firing imprefections, glaze scratches and one bowl has three hairline rim cracks (30 and 20 and 5mm., long) two with an associated tiny rim chip, and a circa 1cm., wide bruise to the rim; the other bowl with two repaired rim chips each with an associated hairline crack (4 and 3cm., long).
"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."