- 840
A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'MEDALLION' BOWLS QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each decorated to the exterior with four medallions enclosing the characters fu, lu, shou, and xi, the interior with gourd vines, the base with a ribbon-tied ingot (2)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 24th March 2011, lot 1827.
Condition
One bowl with a very minor chip to the inner foot rim. The other with two very faint underglaze firing lines to the rim. Both bowls with general wear to the enamels and gilt and expected firing imperfections, such as burst bubbles 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.
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.