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A CELADON-GLAZED INCISED 'BATS AND WAVES' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- porcelain
finely potted with gently everted sides rising from a tapered foot, incised on the interior with two bats encircled by waves within a central medallion, the exterior further incised with nine bats hovering above tempestuous waves battering three rocky outcrops, applied overall with a smooth sea-green glaze thinning to white at the rim, the base left white and inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double-circle
Condition
The bowl is in good overall condition. There is an original horizontal body line (approx. 8 cm) under the glaze on one side of the bowl, two specks and a minute iron spot to the rim. The actual bowl is of a somewhat warmer celadon colour 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."
Catalogue Note
Compare the incised decoration on this bowl with that found on a Qianlong celadon-glazed incised-decorated washer from the J.M. Hu collection, sold in these rooms, 9th October 2012, lot 101.