Lot 234
  • 234

A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED TRIPOD CENSER SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diameter 6 1/8  in., 15.6 cm
the compressed globular body supported on three slightly splayed legs, the shoulder with a horizontal rib, intersected by vertical flanges extending to each leg, rising to a waisted neck and a widely everted rim, applied throughout with a smooth sage-green glaze thinning at the ridges, the bottom of each leg left unglazed revealing the gray stoneware body burnt russet-orange in the firing, Japanese gilt-lacquer restoration

Provenance

Warren E. Cox & Associates, New York, 6th January 1959.
Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978). 

Condition

There is gilt-lacquer repair to a section of the rim, measuring approx. 10 cm wide, with an associated vertical crack running down to the body and extending horizontally to either side. The rim has two further cracks and is warped. One of the vertical flanges also has a section of gilt-lacquer repair, measuring approx. 2 cm long.
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.