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FOUR LARGE BLUE AND WHITE AND IRON-RED 'DRAGON' WARMING BOWLS SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD OF TONGZHI
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
each set complete with an en suite warmer set with gilt lion-handles, decorated with five-clawed dragons and inscribed with six-character iron-red seal marks
Condition
Each set is formed of a bowl and cover and a warmer with handles (three pieces). There are four complete sets in total. There is a 1 cm chip to the rim of one of the bowls. All the other pieces are otherwise generally in good condition with only a couple of light bruises or burst air bubble to two gilt animal masks suspending the handles on the warmers and expected minute occasional pinholes or specks in the glaze. The actual colour is less yellow compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."