- 3697
A BLUE AND WHITE 'BOYS' BOWL SEAL MARK AND PERIOD OF DAOGUANG
Estimate
100,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
the deep rounded sides painted in varying tones of underglaze-blue with two groups of boys at play, the base with a six-character seal mark
Provenance
Christie's London, 10th June 1996, lot 96.
Condition
The mouthrim has a short stained hairline of approx. 0.5 cm with an associated pinhole. The bowl is otherwise in overall good condition with some 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. 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
The blue and white design of sixteen boys at play, first developed in the Yongle period, continued to be popular throughout the Ming dynasty and was revived in the mid-Qing dynasty. See a comparable bowl from the Daoguang reign in the collection of Simon Kwan, exhibited in Imperial Porcelain of Late Qing, Art Gallery, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1983, cat. no. 8; and another sold in our Paris rooms, 12th June 2013, lot 5.