- 3720
A FINE FOLIATE YELLOW-GROUND GREEN-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
the shallow rounded sides gently rising from a short tapered foot to a flared foliate rim, the interior centred with a medallion enclosing a green-enamelled five-clawed scaly dragon soaring en face around a 'flaming pearl' amidst floral scrolls, surrounded by a circular green ring, the cavetto decorated with a pair of dragons writhing sinuously in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst further floral scrolls, all within a dark aubergine-enamelled line along the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with two green-enamelled dragons soaring amidst floral scrolls in pursuit of flaming pearls, the detail all picked out against a bright yellow ground, the white base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 12th May 1976, lot 300 (one of a pair).
The Hall Family Collection, no. 430 (label).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 2000, lot 565 (one of a pair).
S. Marchant & Son, London.
The Hall Family Collection, no. 430 (label).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 2nd May 2000, lot 565 (one of a pair).
S. Marchant & Son, London.
Condition
The overall condition is very good, except for typical overall crackles to the glaze and a few occasional minor surface scratches.
"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."