AN UNDERGLAZE-RED ‘PHOENIX MEDALLION’ BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a flared rim, decorated to the exterior with five phoenix roundels with wings outstretched and their tails curled underneath, the interior with one further roundel in the centre, inscribed at the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue

Guest & Gray, London.
An Austrian Private Collection.

With the phoenix to the interior of the bowl facing upright, a 10 x 6cm section had been broken from the bowl and restuck (1 to 4 o'clock position) , with associated restored rim chips (largest measuring 1.8 x 0.3cm). There are two further restored rim chips, one at 6 o'clock position (0.8 x 0.5cm) and the other at 7 o'clock position (0.8 x 0.3cm). The latter rim chip is associated with a 2cm hairline crack at the rim. The rim is very lightly ground down. There are general surface wear and minor firing imperfections such as iron-spots and burst glaze bubbles.
"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."