Lot 78
  • 78

A LARGE YELLOW-GROUND GRISAILLE-DECORATED 'DAYAZHAI' STYLE JARDINIÈRE QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • 38.5 cm, 15 1/4  in.
heavily potted and with steep sides, decorated to the exterior with a bird perched on branches of wisteria and flowers, inscribed in iron-red below the rim with the Dayazhai mark surrounded by two confronting dragons within an oval panel reserved in white, all against a thick yellow-enamelled ground

Provenance

Collection of Gustav Detring (1842-1913) and/or Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925), and thence by descent.

Condition

The jardinière is in good condition with the exception of crazing and heavy scratches to the rim, a 1cm., diam., area of misfiring to the yellow ground and a tiny flake to the yellow ground, a circa 10cm., length of chipping to the inner edge of the footring, light scratches around the body.
"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."