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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.
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.