A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS DAOGUANG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD

each of double-ogee shape, painted on the exterior with two dragons amongst clouds, one with head turned sharply back, the interior with a leaping dragon medallion, six-character seal mark in underglaze blue (2)

Collection of George Willets Davison (1871-1953), thence by descent and gifted to the present owner.

One has a very shallow 1/8 in. (4 mm.) chip to the upper rim edge, and a minor discolored glaze pull to the edge of the foot. The other has several very small burst air bubbles around the inner edge of the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

A similar pair of bowls was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th October 2008, lot 2561.