Lot 773
- 773
A BLUE-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE SGRAFFIATO 'MEDALLION' BOWL JIAQING SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 5 7/8 in., 15 cm
the deep rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a flared rim, decorated in bright enamels on the exterior with four medallions enclosing scenes from the love story of Niu Lang (the Cowherd) and Zhinü (the Weaving Maid), divided by colorful billowing clouds, all reserved on a blue ground finely incised with feathery scrolls, the interior painted in underglaze blue with a scene of the reunion of the couple on the bridge of magpies over the Milky Way within a double circle, surrounded by further magpies interspersed between billowing clouds, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Condition
The bowl is in good overall condition. There is a small glaze flake to the foot and some small glazed over potting flaws to the rim. There is some wear to the surface and minor imperfections consistent with age and type.
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.
Catalogue Note
Jiaqing 'medallion' bowls of this type appear to be relatively rare. The majority of the extant examples known are from the Daoguang period, such one in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille Rose Decoration, Hong Kong, 1999, pl. 215; and a pair sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 10th April 2006, lot 1725. See also an earlier example from the Qianlong period sold at Christie's New York, 1st October 1991, lot 1001.