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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' CENSER QING DYNASTY, XUANTONG PERIOD, DATED 1910
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
robustly potted with a cylindrical body, painted with two dragons writhing amongst flame wisps and cloud scrolls on turbulent waves, the dragons confronting a draped tablet with a lengthy inscription dated to the second year of Xuantong (corresponding to 1910), the rim with another inscribed rectangular panel
Condition
The scroll pot is in good condition with the exception of surface scratches, minor kiln grits, short firing cracks, minor glaze chips, and other minor glaze firing imperfections such as glaze pull, iron-spots, burst glaze bubbles etc.
"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 inscription on the tablet reads Xishan dasige. Xuantong ernian. Mile zunfo zuo qianwei. Zhongqiu yue li (Placed in front of the figure of Maitreya in the Xishan Temple. Established in the second month of Autumn in the second year of Xuantong’s reign), corresponding to 1910. The inscription on the rectangular panel near the rim reads Fuzhou fu Linyi Nie men Wang shi jingzhu (respectfully supported by a lady with the maiden name Wang who married into the Nie family from Linyi under the Fuzhou government).