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A RARE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' VASE QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt-blue
the globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall waisted neck and flaring rim, painted in rich cobalt-blue tones with three scaly five-clawed dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl amidst stylised cloud scrolls above foaming waves, the rim decorated with a keyfret border and the foot with a classic scroll band, the base inscribed with a six-character seal mark
Condition
The vase is in excellent condition with the exception of minimal glaze firing imperfections including tiny blisters, iron-spots and burst glaze bubbles 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."
Catalogue Note
The present vase is notable for the harmonious composition of dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls. A large Qianlong vase with slightly shorter neck and taller body, decorated with nine dragons amongst clouds in underglaze blue, is published in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum. Blue and White Porcelain with Underglazed Red (III), Shanghai, 2000, pl. 118.
Compare a related Jiaqing mark and period vase of smaller dimensions and painted with nine dragons, sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 8th April 2010, lot 1876; another attributed to the Jiaqing period included in the exhibition Ethereal Elegance. Porcelain Vases of the Imperial Qing. The Huaihaitang Collection, Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2007, cat. no. 112; and a Daoguang mark and period example sold in these rooms, 8th December 1992, lot 251.