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A SET OF EIGHT BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS JIAQING SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides rising from a short foot, painted to the interior in thin pencilled style with a pair of dragons separated by triple flame motifs, all around a flaming pearl in the centre, the exterior left plain, inscribed to the base with a six-character Jiaqing seal mark within a circle
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd December 1977, lot 626.
Condition
One with faint glaze star-crack to base; one with rim chip (3mm); three with small shallow rim chips (<1mm); two with 3 small chips (largest 2mm); the rest in good general order.
Most with minor firing imperfections and iron spots.
"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."