- 1208
AN IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ STEMCUP AND AN IRON-RED ‘DRAGON’ WATERPOT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the stembowl with deep everted sides raised on a high splayed foot, deftly painted on the white ground around the exterior with an iron-red dragon striding among flames in pursuit of a ‘flaming pearl’, the interior inscribed with an iron-red six-character apocryphal Qianlong seal mark; the waterpot of globular form supported on a recessed base, similarly painted with an iron-red dragon chasing a pearl and picked out with gold details
Condition
There is a minute forked hairline in the surface glaze on the interior of the mouthrim (0.5 cm.) with some yellow discolouration and occasional minute specks or pin prick unburst bubbles scattered in the glaze. Otherwise the stem cup is in good condition. The waterpot is in good condition. There are a few minor imperfections in the glaze and expected rubbing to the gilding around the rim.
"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."