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AN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND IRON-RED 'DRAGON' DISH QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
spiritedly painted in the center with a medallion enclosing a leaping iron-red dragon on a ground of underglaze-blue cresting waves, the reverse similarly painted but with nine dragons in varying attitudes all below a blue ground demi-floret border, six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of Alfred Fiske Pillsbury (1869-1950), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Acquired in 1952.
Acquired in 1952.
Condition
There are two frits to the rim and mild expected wear to the surface.
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.