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A RUBY-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE SGRAFFIATO 'MEDALLION' BOWL DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
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the deep rounded sides supported on a short foot, intricately painted with four circular reserves, one in grisaille, two in sepia tones and another in famille-rose enamels, each depicting scholars traveling amidst mountainous wintry landscapes, all divided by stylized lotus arabesque on a ruby-red ground incised with delicate feathering scrollwork, the interior painted with a single stylized baoxianghua highlighted in gilt, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Private Collection, California.
Condition
The bowl is in good overall condition with some light wear to the surface and minor firing imperfections, including some minor flaking to the puce enamel ground.
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.