Lot 518
  • 518

A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE 'MEDALLION' BOWLS MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description

  • 11.7 cm, 4 5/8  in.
brightly painted around the exterior with four pink medallions variously enclosing a fo, ri, chang and ming character, divided by leafy lotus strapwork and all reserved on a rich yellow ground

Provenance

Sotheby’s London, 7th November 2007, lot 460.

Condition

One bowl has a 0.4cm restored rim flake with an associated approx. 3.5cm hairline; the other bowl has an approx. 2.7cm overpaint covering possibly an approx. 0.5cm rim flake, and an associated approx. 3cm hairline.
"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."