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A BLUE-GROUND YELLOW-ENAMELLED 'DRAGON' DISH QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 25.1 cm, 9 3/4 in.
the gently rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, painted to the centre with a yellow-enamelled scaly five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, encircled at the well and to the exterior by two similar dragons, all reserved on a rich cobalt-blue ground, the base with a six-character reign mark in underglaze blue
Condition
The dish has restoration to a circa 11cm., wide crescent-shaped section of the rim (at 2 o'clock), rim fritting and light glaze 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."
"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."