Lot 463
  • 463

A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'MEDALLION' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description

  • Porcelain
  • each 14.7cm. diameter
each with rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a lipped rim, enamelled to the exterior with three gilt-edged medallions each  enclosing a fruiting tree, divided by vases of peony branches with various auspicious objects, all reserved on a bright lemon-yellow ground incised with feathery scrolls, the interior decorated in underglaze blue with a central medallion enclosing three rams encircled on the well by four detached fruiting and flowering sprays suspending Buddhist Emblems, inscribed to the base with a six-character Daoguang seal mark

Condition

The bowls are in very good condition. One bowl has a 1cm hairline to the interior near the rim, approx. three burst glaze bubbles and an iron spot to the interior. The other bowl has two minute (circa 0.1 x 0.1cm) areas of impurity fired as discoloured yellow and an iron spot to the interior.
"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."