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A Blue-Ground Polychrome Enamel 'Dragon' Bowl Qianlong Seal Mark and Period
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the exterior brightly enamelled in red, green, yellow and aubergine enamels with two striding dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst flames cloud sprays, all above a border of petal lappets at the foot, the interior with a central medallion enclosing a green dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, inscribed to the base with a six-character Qianlong seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd December 1977, lot 648.
Exhibited
From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. no. 113.
Condition
The upper section of the exterior of the bowl and entire interior of the bowl extensive re-sprayed to conceal what appears to be at least ten rim chips, with one associated rim crack. Two hairline body cracks visible to interior, measuring approximately 40 and 22mm.
"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."