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TWO IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' DISHES LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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the first Tongzhi mark and period; the second Guangxu mark and period; each finely incised to the interior with two writhing dragons contesting 'a flaming pearl', the exterior with four grape clusters pendent from the single line incised rim, the base with a six-character mark in aubergine enamel (2)
Provenance
Beijing collector, acquired in the 1940s.
Gifted to a Canadian missionary family, China, 1970s and thence by descent.
Gifted to a Canadian missionary family, China, 1970s and thence by descent.
Condition
The Guangxu dish has three short rim cracks, the longest measuring 0.9 cm, together with an approx. 1 cm glaze line to the exterior rim. The Tongzhi dish is in overall good condition. Both dishes with some minor firing imperfections.
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.