- 2111
A FINELY ENAMELLED DOUCAI 'DRAGON' JAR MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
the ovoid body painted with two scaly dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst cloud scrolls and flames, all between a stylised lappet border encircling the foot and a bajixiang border above a row of ruyi heads at the shoulder, rising to a short columnar neck, the base inscribed with an underglaze-blue reign mark
Condition
There is a Y-shaped star crack of approx. 1 x 4 cm to the shoulder passing through the twin fish. There is a 0.4 cm shallow hairline on the rim only visible on the exterior. The exterior has a small burst air bubble below a dragon. The base has a 0.3 cm firing crack. Almost all of the enamelling and iron red has been well preserved. The original cover is missing.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A closely related example was sold in our London rooms, 10th November 2004, lot 665; and another was sold in our New York rooms, 20th March 2002, lot 229.
Qianlong vases of this type are more commonly known with the underglaze blue design filled in with green enamel; see one published in Porcelains of the National Palace Museum. Enamelled Ware of the Ch'ing Dynasty, vol. II, Taipei, 1969, pl. 13; and another from the Edward T. Chow collection sold in these rooms, 19th May 1981, lot 537.