- 3104
A WUCAI 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF JIAQING
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the deep rounded sides, decorated around the exterior with a red and a green five-clawed dragon striding among floral scrolls reaching for 'flaming pearls', separated by two multi-coloured phoenix swooping down toward the foot, all below a band of ruyi interspersed with the bajixiang at the rim, the interior centred with a red dragon writhing among green flames, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
C.C. Teng & Co.
Condition
The surface glaze as somewhat a little misfired with an 'orange peel' effect. There are a few impurities in the glaze at the rim, but otherwise the bowl is 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."