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A PAIR OF 'WUCAI' 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flaring lipped rim, painted on the exterior with two pacing dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls separated by a pair of swooping phoenix, all reserved on a floral ground and set beneath a band of bajixiang interspersed with ruyi emblems, the interior with an iron-red dragon in profile reaching out to a flaming pearl within double circle line borders repeated at the rim, the base with a six-character Daoguang seal mark
Condition
One with a section of the rim, measuring approximately 105mm polished; otherwise in good condition. The other with two rim cracks, measuring approximately 45mm and 50mm.
"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."