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A SMALL DOUCAI 'DRAGON' WATERPOT YONGZHENG MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
- 4.6cm
the compressed globular body vibrantly painted with a pair of sinuous five-clawed dragons, one in underglaze blue and one in iron-red, in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amongst scrolling clouds, all between a band of multi-coloured lotus petals at the shoulders and rolling green crested waves divided by blue craggy rocks encircling the countersunk base, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character mark
Provenance
Collection of P.J. Donnelly, pre-1970s, by repute.
Condition
The waterpot is in good condition with the exception of a approx. 5mm., bruise line to 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."
Catalogue Note
Waterpots of this charming form and painted with dragons in the doucai palette include one sold in our London rooms, 12th May 1983, lot 215, and again at Christie’s London, 10th April 1984, lot 262; another sold at Christie’s London, 4th November 2008, lot 219; and a slightly larger one with cover, painted with a keyfret border under the mouth, illustrated in John Ayers, The Baur Collection, Geneva, 1974, vol. 4, pl. A572.
Similar jarlets were also produced in the succeeding Qianlong reign, such as one with cover illustrated in Toji taikei. Shin no Kanyou [World ceramics. Qing official kilns], vol. 46, Tokyo, 1973, pl. 79; and another sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 27th May 2009, lot 1824.
Similar jarlets were also produced in the succeeding Qianlong reign, such as one with cover illustrated in Toji taikei. Shin no Kanyou [World ceramics. Qing official kilns], vol. 46, Tokyo, 1973, pl. 79; and another sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 27th May 2009, lot 1824.