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A RUBY-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE SGRAFFIATO 'MEDALLION' BOWL DAOGUANG SEAL MARK AND PERIOD |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 6 in., 15.2 cm
the deep rounded sides supported on a narrow straight foot rising to a gently everted rim, the exterior finely enameled with four circular reserves enclosing 'antiques', flowers, millet and lanterns between stylized floral sprays, all against a deftly incised sgraffiato ruby ground, the interior painted in underglaze blue with four beribboned lanterns at the cavetto and a central medallion radiating butterfly and foliate sprays, the base with a six-character seal mark in underglaze blue
Provenance
Acquired in China during the first half of the 20th century, and thence by descent.
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with only a few very small burst glaze bubbles to the rim and well, and a few minute frits to the enamel near the foot.
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.
Catalogue Note
A bowl of this type is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Porcelains with Cloisonné Enamel Decoration and Famille-Rose Decoration, vol. 39, Hong Kong, 1999, cat. no. 216, where the author states that the depiction of lanterns, antiques and stems of millet conveys auspicious rebuses such as 'abundant grain harvest' (wu gu feng deng), 'peace all year round (si ji pingan), and 'may you have a surplus of good luck' (ji qing you yu).