Lot 3655
  • 3655

A FINE DOUCAI 'IMMORTAL' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF YONGZHENG |

Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description

  • 9.2 cm, 3 5/8  in.
delicately potted with rounded sides resting on a short foot, the exterior brightly enamelled within underglaze-blue outlines, depicting an immortal carrying an axe and a floral basket on his shoulder, looking backwards towards another immortal holding a sprig of lingzhi, all amongst a garden with a pine tree and lingzhi sprays, the base inscribed with a six-character reign mark within a double circle, wood stand

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 13th July 2005, lot 257.

Condition

The bowl is in fine condition, with only some minor surface wear.
"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."