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A LARGE FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEONY AND MAGNOLIA' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
decorated around the exterior with a flowering branch of white magnolia and foliate spray of pink peony, the reverse with a pierced rock issuing a pink lingzhi, inscribed with two red seals on one side and the base with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue within a double-circle
Provenance
Christie's London, 19th June 2001, lot 88.
Condition
The bowl is in good overall condition, except for a hairline crack in the glaze of approx. 2.8 cm to the base which does not pass through the body. There are some other firing imperfections including occasional iron spots and a minute firing crackle to the mark on the underside. There is some wear surface wear and light scratches especially to 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."
"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."