- 3113
A BLUE AND WHITE 'BAGUA AND CRANE' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF TONGZHI
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
well potted with deep rounded sides supported on a narrow straight foot, finely decorated around the exterior with eight medallions, each enclosing one of the trigrams, interspersed with ruyi-shaped clouds and flying cranes, all above jagged rocks battered by crashing waves, the interior centred with a medallion depicting an eight-petalled floret floating on a formal ground of crested waves, within a double-line border and a band of floral diapers at the rim, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 2000, lot 197.
Condition
The bowl is in overall very good condition. There are some light scratches to the surface on the interior and a tiny glaze shrinkage on the exterior of the foot.
"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."