- 658
A GREEN AND YELLOW 'DRAGON' BOWL YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to a slightly everted rim, the exterior incised and enameled in green with two five-clawed dragons writhing through cloud and fire scrolls in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', all below a stylized band of clouds at the rim and reserved on a rich yellow ground, six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles
Provenance
Doris Duke, Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
Condition
There is a hairline crack approximately 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) long running from the rim and four restored chips to the rim, one chip with an associated hairline crack approximately 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) long. There is associated overpainting to half the bowl on 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.