- 3671
A LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON-GLAZED 'DRAGON' DISH YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
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robustly potted with shallow rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a broad everted rim, the interior with a medallion enclosing a scaly dragon chasing a flaming pearl, the exterior carved with lotus petals, covered overall save for the footring with an olive-green glaze, the unglazed footring burnt orange
Provenance
Collection of Dr Carl Kempe (1884-1967), no. 145.
Bluett & Sons, London (label).
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2008, lot 329.
Bluett & Sons, London (label).
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2008, lot 329.
Exhibited
Helsinki, Finland, 1956, cat. no.142.
Literature
Bo Gyllensvärd, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 144.
Condition
The dish is slightly warped. The overall condition is otherwise very good, with only some typical firing imperfections, including glaze gaps, burst air bubbles and kiln grits (a few larger ones on the central dragon). There are also some light surface scratches and wear, especially to the rims, as well as several tiny later drilled holes to the glaze of the base. The actual colour is slightly brighter than the catalogue illustration.
"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."