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A PAIR OF 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'SANDUO' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each with shallow rounded sides painted with flowering and fruiting branches of peach, pomegranate and Buddhist finger citron forming the sanduo (The Three Abundances), interspersed between butterflies, bat and scattered sprays of peony, chrysanthemum, narcissus and other flower-heads, gilded at the rim and inscribed with a six-character Daoguang seal mark in iron-red at the base
Condition
One bowl has a 2cm hairline down the rim. The bowls are in otherwise good condition with the exception of light wear to the gilding and minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles 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."