Lot 1175
  • 1175

A PAIR OF CORAL-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEONY' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
each with deep rounded sides supported on a straight foot, painted with four yellow-ground foliate panels interlinked with blue florets, each enclosing a detached spray of rose-pink peony, all reserved on a bright coral ground, the interior and the base glazed white

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 29th October 1991, lot 296.

Condition

The two bowls are in good overall condition. There are a couple of pinholes or specks in the white glaze on 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."