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A 'FAMILLE-ROSE' 'BAILU GUDONG' BOWL DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a lobed gilt rim, decorated to the exterior in bright enamels with the prestigious college Bailu Dong Shuyuan nestled among jagged rocks and pine trees, beside a five-peaked mountain emerging from clouds with a vertical inscription reading Wulao Feng (Mount of the Five Sages) beside another horizontal inscription reading Bailu Gudong (Old Cave of the White Deer), the base inscribed with a six-character Daoguang seal mark in iron-red
Condition
A restored rim chip, measuring approximately 8mm, with associated over-spraying extending approximately 35mm across rim directly over inscription. One faint 30mm crack to rim, directly above 'gu' character visible under UV light; and another faint star-crack to base.
"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."