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A DOUCAI 'PRUNUS AND MAGPIE' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- 19.2 cm, 7 5/8 in.
the deep conical sides rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, finely painted around the exterior with one magpie perched on a flowering prunus tree and the other in flight, the base inscribed with a six-character mark arranged in three columns within a double circle
Provenance
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 30th April 1996, lot 486.
Condition
The cover is missing. There is an approx. 4.8cm rim hairline, occasional extremely light polish to the rim, and expected minor glaze firing imperfections, the bowl is in otherwise good condition.
"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."