Lot 3635
  • 3635

A BLUE AND WHITE 'SANDUO' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
finely potted with rounded sides and a flared rim, the exterior painted in vivid cobalt blue with fruiting and flowering branches of the sanduo, peach, pomegranate and melon, between classic scroll and upright lappets, the interior centred with three peaches on a leafy sprig below the classic scroll repeated at the mouth, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark 

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 27th October 1992, lot 74.

Condition

Apart from two tiny flakes under the mouthrim on the exterior, both of 0.15 by 0.3 cm, the bowl is in good condition.
"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."