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A PAIR OF 'WUCAI' 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWLS GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each with deep rounded sides and slightly flaring rim, painted and enameled around the exterior with ascending and descending phoenix birds and a red and green five-clawed dragon chasing 'flaming pearls' amidst floral meander, the rim with the 'Eight Buddhist Emblems', the interior with a central medallion featuring a red dragon amid green fire scrolls (2)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 19th March 1997, lot 429.
Condition
One bowl has a pinhead chip to the rim edge which has been lightly polished. The other one is in good condition.
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.