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A FINE BLUE AND WHITE 'PEONY' BOWL DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 6 1/2 in., 16.5 cm
the deep straight sides resting on a straight foot and rising to a gently flared rim, painted in washes of cobalt with eight rounded peony blossoms borne on a meandering stem against a band of scrolling leaves, a chevron border at the rim and a band of stylized petal lappets at the base, all between line borders, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Frank Crane, The Hundred Antiques, Toronto, 1960s-1980s, and thence by descent.
Condition
Overall in good condition with a couple minor iron spots and kiln adhesions, mostly at the interior.
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.