Lot 39
  • 39

A RARE PAIR OF DOUCAI 'CRANES' DISHES QIANLONG MARKS AND PERIOD

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
each decorated in the center with an iron-red floret encircled by a wreath of stylized lotus leaves with pale yellow buds, enclosed by a double-line border repeated around the rim, the underside with a frieze of four cranes in underglaze blue divided by floating cloud scrolls in green, pale yellow, pale aubergine and iron-red, seal mark in underglaze blue (2)

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 24th November 1981, lot 171.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th November 1982, lot 215.

Condition

One with a hairline to rim, and a small chip to the interior of the foot. The other with a burst bubble to the interior, otherwise in good condition. Both with scattered burst bubbles to the base.
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.