- 1088
A RARE YELLOW-GROUND UNDERGLAZE BLUE 'DRAGON' BOWL EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
the gently rounded sides rising from a tapered foot, painted in underglaze blue with two striding dragons among scrolled clouds to the exterior and another in the central roundel to the interior, all reserved against the custard-yellow ground stopping neatly above the unglazed foot ring, with apocryphal six-character Xuande mark in underglaze blue on a white-glazed base
Condition
The bowl restored from multiple large breaks throughout, with the restoration including in-painting and spray to several areas. The rim with a restored chip (approx. 1 cm).
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.