Lot 401
  • 401

A PAIR OF GREEN AND AUBERGINE ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' BOWLS QIANLONG MARKS AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
each incised on the exterior with two scaly dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst flames and cloud scrolls above a wave border encircling the tall foot, all under a dark aubergine and translucent green glaze, the base with a six character Qianlong reign mark in underglaze-blue (2)

Provenance

Chait Galleries, New York (according to label).

Condition

First bowl: there is a 3/8 inch chip to the rim. Second bowl: there is a deep 1/8 inch chip to the exterior rim extending to a 1/4 inch haircrack. There is also a restuck 1/4 inch chip on the rim with small areas of loss. There are two 3/8 inch haircracks ot the rim.
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.