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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
with rounded sides, painted on the outside with two spirited dragons flying amidst clouds in pursuit of a flaming pearl all below a narrow diaper border with four reserves of peaches, the interior with a slightly convex central medallion of a carp leaping from cresting waves, six-character Xuande mark within a double circle, with wood stands (5)
Provenance
A gift from Elbert E. Lawrence to the present owners on 3rd July 1950.
Condition
One bowl with a tiny frit to the rim, another to the foot ring and the interior with a few iron spots. The other with a chip to the foot and some small burst air bubbles to the interior. Both rims slightly warped.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.