Lot 3637
- 3637
A PAIR OF IRON-RED AND UNDERGLAZE-BLUE 'DRAGON' DISHES SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 17.7 cm, 7 in.
each decorated on the interior with an iron-red dragon writhing against and enclosed in a medallion of crashing waves rendered in cobalt blue, the exterior similarly rendered with a band of nine iron-red dragons against an underglaze-blue ground below a floral border encircling the rim, the base centred with an underglaze-blue six-character seal mark
Provenance
A Californian collection, acquired in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1950s.
Christie's New York, 19th/20th September 2013, lot 1334.
Christie's New York, 19th/20th September 2013, lot 1334.
Condition
One dish has an approx. 0.6 cm retouched flake with an approx. 3.5 cm associated hairline crack, and a further 3 cm hairline crack to the rim. The other has an approx. 0.2 cm retouched flake to the rim.
"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."