- 3074
A PAIR OF COPPER-RED AND FAMILLE-VERTE 'GOLDFISH' BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description
each of conical form, with deep rounded sides supported on a short slightly tapered foot, enamelled on the white interior in shaded tones of iron red, sepia and green with two goldfish grazing on clusters of pondweed, their scaly bodies, tail fins and gills naturalistically detailed in pencilled tones, the exterior covered with a deep copper-red glaze stopping neatly at the rim and foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Condition
There is a faint 10 cm horizontal body line to the side of one, with a 1cm hairline in the middle filled in to stabilise the crack (visible only under bright light). The other is in good condition. Both have a few dirty pin-pricks on the interior.
"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."