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A FINE WUCAI ‘DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ BOWL KANGXI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a straight foot to a gently flaring rim, painted to the exterior with a green and a red dragon divided by a pair of phoenix in flight, the interior with a medallion enclosing a dragon, the base with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 7th June 1994, lot 377 (part lot).
Exhibited
Chinese Art Exhibition, Borough of Rawtenstall Art Gallery & Museum, Lancashire, 1936.
Condition
This bowl is in good condition, but does have two burst bubbles to the glaze on the rim. There is also some pin hole-sized bubbles to the glaze to the interior and a small (1.5mm diameter) protrusion (small china stone) to one side of 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."