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A FINE FAMILLE-ROSE 'FLOWER BALL' BOWL QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- Diameter 6 in., 15.1 cmÂ
the deep rounded sides delicately painted with multi-colored 'flower-balls' arranged asymmetrically and scattered throughout, some freely floating, others overlapping in small clusters, all carefully painted in soft pastel enamels of purplish blue, pink, apple-green, green, turquoise and light yellow, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 6th December 1989, lot 236.
Condition
There are some light touch-ups to the enamels; otherwise, the bowl is in overall good condition with some light wear and minor firing imperfections.
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.