Lot 6
  • 6

A FINE FAMILLE-ROSE YELLOW-GROUND 'MEDALLION' BOWL JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
the rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the exterior decorated with four circular medallions enclosing various flowers, divided by four peach branches tied with a wan symbol above a band of breaking waves, all reserved on a yellow sgraffiato ground, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a central medallion of lingzhi and bamboo growing from rocks rising from crashing waves beneath two ribbon-tied wan emblems, all encircled by four composite floral sprays in the well, the base with a seal mark in underglaze blue

Provenance

Collection of the Hon. Mountstuart William Elphinstone (according to label).

Condition

This fine yellow-ground bowl is in very 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."