- 3674
A FINE RUBY-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'HUNDRED ANTIQUITIES' 'MEDALLION' SGRAFFIATO BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- PORCELAIN
the deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, the exterior with four medallions intricately enamelled with archaic bronzes, scholar's desk objects, lanterns and vases with millet and prunus respectively, interspersed with floral sprays, all reserved against a ruby sgrafiatto ground incised with feathery scrolls, the interior decorated in shaded tones of cobalt-blue with an octagonal rosette encircled by four large lanterns at the cavetto, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14th November 2000, lot 174.
Condition
The overall condition is excellent with only some minor surface wear. The gilt decoration and enamels have been generally well preserved.
"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."