Lot 675
  • 675

A CORAL-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'PEONY' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF GUANGXU

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • 11.1 and 10.8 cm, 4 3/8  and 4 1/4  in.
painted with three yellow-ground panels enclosing pink peony blossoms, further wreathed by curling foliated scrolls; together with a pair of yellow-ground famille-rose bowls, marks and period of Guangxu, each decorated with roundels enclosing characters reading wanshou wujiang, the interior with five bats encircling a shou roundel

Condition

There are two short hairlines to the rim of one of the yellow bowls. Both yellow bowls with rubbing to the gilding along the mouth rims. The red bowl with a few tiny burst air bubbles/specks to the rim and expected surface wear to the enamel. Otherwise, three bowls are in 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."