- 907
A PAIR OF YELLOW-GROUND GREEN AND AUBERGINE-ENAMELED 'DRAGON' DISHES GUANGXU MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
each incised and enameled to the center with two writhing dragons contesting a 'flaming pearl', the exterior with four clusters of grapes, the base with a six-character mark in aubergine enamel (2)
Condition
One with a very faint 0.6 cm glaze line to the outer rim, and a 0.7 cm crescent-shaped impress mark under the glaze to the interior wall. The other with two minute nicks under the glaze to the rim, and the rim is slightly warped. Otherwise, both dishes are in overall good condition with expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections.
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.