- 3241
A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF KANGXI
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
each with rounded sides gently rising from a high straight foot to a flaring rim, the exterior painted in rich cobalt tones with two ferocious five-clawed dragons reaching for a 'flaming pearl', their scaly bodies undulating amidst clouds above turbulent crested waves and jagged rocks, the recessed base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 12th December 1989, lot 329.
Condition
One bowl has two hairlines (7 and 5 mm) and a few firing impurities on the interior. The second has a pale iron spot on the inside but is overall 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."