Lot 455
  • 455

A RARE DOUCAI 'IMMORTAL' SAUCER DISH MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description

  • 15.2 cm, 6 in.
the interior depicting Dongfang Shuo carrying a peach of immortality flanked by a crane and an acolyte carrying a double gourd issuing a spray of vapour with two bats hovering by, all beneath a willow tree, the exterior decorated with two detached branches of bamboo and lingzhi issuing from jagged rocks

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 29th February 1972, lot 248.
Hugh Moss Ltd, London.

Condition

In good overall condition with some light expected surface scratches.
"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."