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A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND GREEN-ENAMELLED ‘DRAGON’ SAUCER DISHES GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each with shallow rounded sides rising from a short foot to a lobed rim, the interior incised and enamelled in green with a central medallion enclosing a frontal dragon coiling around a flaming pearl amidst floral sprays, all encircled by two dragons pacing amongst floral sprays in pursuit of flaming pearls, the exterior similarly decorated, all reserved on an egg-yolk yellow ground, the base with a six-character reign mark in aubergine enamels
Condition
One dish has a restored break across the middle.
"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."