- 3164
A PAIR OF DOUCAI DRAGON MEDALLION CUPS QING DYNASTY, YONGZHENG PERIOD
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
each finely potted with steep flared sides resting on a slightly tapered foot, the exterior spiritedly enamelled with four medallions of stylised foliate-tailed dragons, interspersed by trailing aster sprays around the rim and base, the underside inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character apocryphal mark of Chenghua within a double-square, wood stands
Provenance
Collection of Edward T. Chow.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 130.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1980, lot 130.
Condition
The overall condition of the pair is very good, except for some minor potting and firing conditions, such as some glaze gaps to the bases, a tiny raised lump on one cup, together with a stained air bubble to the interior of the other. The mouth rims are slightly discoloured. Almost all of the enamelling is well reserved.
"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."