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A PAIR OF BLUE SGRAFFIATO-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'MEDALLION' BOWLS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
each with three gilt-edged medallions enclosing two immortals with a buffalo on waves, reserved on a pale blue incised ground, with ruyi and birds, the interior painted in underglaze-blue with a similarly painted roundel below birds and ruyi, the base inscribed with a Daoguang seal mark
Provenance
Christie's New York, 13th September 1999, lot 139.
Condition
There is a 9.5cm crack to the interior base of one bowl and there is small kiln adhesions to the interior of the other. There is rubbing to the gilding on the rim.
"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."