- 3176
A PAIR OF DOUCAI 'SHOU' DISHES SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
each body with gently rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a wide mouth, painted and enamelled to the interior with a medallion enclosing a shou character encircled by eight further characters and all within an interlinked ruyi strapwork band, the exterior with geometric scroll medallions and strapwork panels, the base with an underglaze six-character seal mark
Provenance
An old Japanese collection.
Condition
There are two hairlines, each of approximately 2.2cm, to mouthrim of one dish. The other dish is in very good condition except for few pinholes to the mouthrim, which appears slightly yellowish as a result of firing. The enamels are in very good condition.
"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."