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A RARE LARGE BLUE AND WHITE BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF XUANDE
Estimate
1,800,000 - 2,500,000 HKD
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Description
the steep rounded sides supported on a thick slightly tapered foot, finely painted in well-graded shades of cobalt, the interior with a slightly recessed medallion enclosing a spray of leafy peony and attendant bud within a double-line border, surrounded by sprays of persimmon, cherry, loquat, peach, crab-apple and pomegranate around the sides, all below a border of tiny sprigs of lotus, camellia, gardenia, blossoming peach, chrysanthemum and another small six-petalled bloom at the rim, the exterior painted with a broad lotus scroll between borders of 'classic' scroll at the rim and key-fret on the foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within a double ring
Provenance
Collection of George Eumorfopoulos (1863-1939).
Sotheby’s London, 29th May 1940, lot 247.
Collection of W.W. Winkworth (1897-1991).
Sotheby’s London 12th December 1972, lot 44.
Collection of J.T. Tai (1911-1992).
Christie’s New York, 1st June 1990, lot 182.
Sotheby’s London, 29th May 1940, lot 247.
Collection of W.W. Winkworth (1897-1991).
Sotheby’s London 12th December 1972, lot 44.
Collection of J.T. Tai (1911-1992).
Christie’s New York, 1st June 1990, lot 182.
Literature
Soame Jenyns, Ming Pottery and Porcelain, London, 1953, pl. 33B.
Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, London, 1994-2010, vol. 2, no. 669.
Regina Krahl, Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection, London, 1994-2010, vol. 2, no. 669.
Condition
There is a crack across the interior (13.5 cm.) showing through on the underside of approx.11 cm across the base. The glaze has crackles and bears a few light scratches.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Bowls of this deep U-shape decorated with a combination of flowers and fruits were highly popular in the Yongle reign (1403-24) and are much rarer with Xuande reign marks. Bowls with several variations of these designs and of various sizes are in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Blue and White Porcelain with Underglazed Red, Shanghai, 2000, vol. 1, pls. 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, all unmarked and attributed to the Yongle period. The present combination of flowers and fruits is rarely seen.