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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.
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.
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.