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A Pair of Yellow-Glazed 'Dragon' Dishes Qianlong Seal Marks and Period
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
each with rounded sides rising from a slightly tapered foot to a flaring rim, the interior incised with a sinuous dragon writhing amongst flame wisps in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the exterior with two further dragons chasing flaming pearls, applied overall with a rich egg-yolk yellow glaze, the white base inscribed with a six-character Qianlong seal mark
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 23rd October 1976, lot 264.
Eskenazi, London, 26th October 1976.
Eskenazi, London, 26th October 1976.
Condition
The dishes are in good condition with the exception of one 1cm., hairline rim crack to one and very minor glaze scratches to both.
"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."