- 3139
A FINE WUCAI 'IMMORTALS' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF WANLI
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
the rounded sides rising from a short tapered foot to a flared rim, decorated in wucai palette, the interior with a winged-red dragon medallion, writhing among multi-coloured clouds within a double-line border, the exterior painted with a continuous scene of five immortals with various attributes in a hilly landscape amidst gnarled trees and shrubs, between a border of hatched chevrons below the rim and double blue lines around the foot, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character reign mark within double circles
Provenance
A private Japanese collection.
Condition
The bowl is in an overall very good condition. There are a few minute glaze gaps on the rim and body.
"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."