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AN IRON-RED AND BLUE AND WHITE BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- 10.4 cm, 4 1/8 in.
the deep rounded sides supported on a straight foot, decorated on the exterior with eight lotus blossoms interlinked by foliate strapwork, each lotus supporting one of the bajixiang emblems painted in iron red
Provenance
Collection of Simon Kwan.
Christie's Hong Kong, 20th September 2002, lot 329.
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, 5th June 2004.
Christie's Hong Kong, 20th September 2002, lot 329.
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd., Hong Kong, 5th June 2004.
Exhibited
Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing from the Kwan Collection, Art Gallery of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1983, cat. no. 21.
Imperial Porcelain of Late Ch'ing from the Kwan Collection, Museum of History, Taipei, 1985, cat. no. 21.
Imperial Porcelain of Late Ch'ing from the Kwan Collection, Museum of History, Taipei, 1985, cat. no. 21.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition. There are some very minor typical firing imperfections, including a small blemish in the glaze near the rim and a pin prick air bubble on the rim but overall the bowl is very good and finely painted.
"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."