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A DOUCAI 'PHOENIX AND PEONY' DISH DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring rim, the central medallion painted in bright enamels in an underglaze-blue outline with three stylised phoenixes around a leafy peony spray enclosed in a double line border repeated at the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with further phoenixes alternating with scrolling peony blooms above a band of C-shaped scrolls around the foot, inscribed to the base with a six-character Daoguang seal mark
Condition
In very good general condition. A cloudy grey inclusion in the glaze to the inner well.
"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."