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A LARGE LONGQUAN CELADON 'DRAGON' CHARGER MING DYNASTY, YONGLE PERIOD |
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- 39.5 cm, 15 1/2 in.
robustly potted with rounded sides rising from a short foot to an everted rim, the interior decorated with a ferocious five-clawed dragon amidst clouds, encircled by lotus sprays on the cavetto and crashing waves on the rim, applied with an olive-green glaze save for an unglazed ring on the base left in the biscuit and burnt orange in the firing
Provenance
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, 7th May 2002.
Condition
The charger is in good condition, with only expected glaze firing imperfections and surface wear. The colour inconsistency in the catalogue illustration is due to an area of thicker glaze 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. 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."
"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."