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A ‘JIAN’ RUSSET-SPLASHED BLACK-GLAZED BOWL SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 5 1/8 in., 13 cm
the conical sides rising from a short, straight foot and turning outward to an everted rim, bathed in an ebony-colored glaze and splashed to the interior with russet, the copper-toned spots coalescing in greater concentration around the rim, the footring unglazed revealing the buff-colored body, Japanese wood box (3)
Provenance
Collection of R.F.A. 'Jimmy' Riesco (1877-1964), coll. no. 62.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 174.
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1984, lot 174.
Condition
The rim is very slightly warped. Otherwise, the bowl is in overall good condition with some expected minor wear to the surface.
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.