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A YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-VERTE 'DRAGON' BOWL QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 6 1/4 in., 15.6 cm
the interior enameled with green and purple four-clawed dragons striding in pursuit of 'flaming pearls' amidst flame scrolls all against a mustard-yellow ground, a floral band encircling the rim, the exterior similarly decorated with dragons over waves, the base with an apocryphal six-character Hongzhi mark in underglaze blue within a double circle
Provenance
Parke-Bernet Galleries New York, 31st March 1967, lot 178.
Condition
Two short hairline cracks from the rim and very minor manufacturing 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.