Lot 3144
  • 3144

A BLUE AND WHITE 'FLORAL SPRAY' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG

Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description

of conical form with flared sides supported on a splayed foot, painted in inky tones of cobalt blue stippled with simulated 'heaping and piling', the interior with a central medallion enclosing an eight petalled-bloom with serrated leaves encircled on the well by detached sprays of chrysanthemum, rose, peony, lotus, pomegranate blossoms and tree peony, below flower sprigs interspersed with pronged motifs on the everted rim, all divided by double line borders, the underside similarly decorated with six detached floral sprays including two varieties of lotus, tree peonies, rose and  pomegranate blossoms, below a band of key-fret under the rim and a 'classic' scroll encircling the foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles

Condition

There are a few small chips and frits at the rim, the largest 0.7 mm that have now been filled in with clear resin. There are some pinholes and light glaze scratches on the interior and a pinhole with associated body line on the exterior. The colour of the cobalt is especially strong.
"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."