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AN IRON-RED AND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE ‘DRAGON’ DISH QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to a flared rim, painted to the interior with a central medallion enclosing an iron-red dragon writhing amongst turbulent waves, the exterior similarly decorated with nine dragons swimming amongst cresting waves, encircled at the rim with a band of demi-florets, the base with a six-character seal mark
Condition
There are two areas of restoration to the rim 5cm long at 10 o'clock and 4.5cm at 2 o'clock and an area of re-spraying to 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."