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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE ‘DRAGON’ VASE, ZUN WANLI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the globular body set with two vertical flanges rising from a spreading foot to a reduced neck, painted with two five-clawed dragons writhing around a flaming pearl, flanked by stylised floral sprays repeated at the foot, inscribed to the base with a six-character reign mark
Provenance
Collection of Leonard Cox, Melbourne (according to label).
Leonard Cox was formerly the Curator at National Gallery Society of Victoria in 1956-1965.
R&V Tregaskis, Sydney (according to label).
Leonard Cox was formerly the Curator at National Gallery Society of Victoria in 1956-1965.
R&V Tregaskis, Sydney (according to label).
Condition
This vase has been cut down and thus the rim has been re-worked and has one area (2cm) where it is slightly uneven. There is also an area of the foot that has been reduced and re-worked. There are also a some minor linear firing flaws to the glaze to one side and some burst bubbles and scratches to the glaze to each side.
"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."