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A SMALL BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' BOWL WANLI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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the rounded sides rising to an everted rim, painted to the center with a striding frontal dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', below a band of flying phoenix divided by stylized clouds, the exterior with an undulating leafy peony scroll, the base with a six-character mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Collection of Pauline B. (1910-2000) and Myron S. (1906-1992) Falk Jr., New York.
Christie's New York, 21st September 2001, lot 488.
Christie's New York, 21st September 2001, lot 488.
Condition
There is fritting to the rim with a few associated flake chips, the largest measuring approx. 0.5 cm wide, and the rim is slightly warped. Some expected wear to the glaze and foot ring. Minor firing imperfections, including a small glaze gap to the central flaming pearl on the interior well.
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.