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A PAIR OF YELLOW-GLAZED INCISED 'DRAGON' DISHES DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- ceramic
each incised with a central medallion enclosing a scaly dragon, the underside with two dragons in pursuit of 'flaming pearls', the seal mark in underglaze blue (2)
Provenance
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Armos H. Hoagland (1888-1918).
Condition
Both have minor wear to the interior and scattered small iron spots. One dish has two small hairline cracks running from the rim approximately 1.9 cm and 1.3 cm long. There is a small glazed over firing crack visible on the exterior approximately 2.5 cm long. The other has a restored section to the rim approximately 6.4 by 1.3 cm wide with an associate hairline crack approximately 8.3 cm long running to the center of the base resulting in overspray to one-third of the rim.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.