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A 'LONGQUAN' 'LOTUS' BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 6 1/2 in., 16.6 cm
finely potted, the deep rounded sides rising from a short slightly tapered foot, the exterior subtly molded with overlapping lotus petals, covered overall with a sea-green glaze, save for the unglazed footring revealing the gray stoneware body
Provenance
Collection of Hans Popper (1903-1988).
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Eskenazi Ltd., London.
Exhibited
Center for Asian Art and Culture (now known as Asian Art Museum), San Francisco, 1973.
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, 1973 - 1974.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, 1974.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, 1974.
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1974.
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, 1985 - 1990 (on loan).
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, 1991 - 2005 (on loan).
Song Ceramics from the Hans Popper Collection, Eskenazi Ltd., London, 2005, cat. no. 13.
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, 1973 - 1974.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, 1974.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, 1974.
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1974.
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, 1985 - 1990 (on loan).
Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas, 1991 - 2005 (on loan).
Song Ceramics from the Hans Popper Collection, Eskenazi Ltd., London, 2005, cat. no. 13.
Literature
René-Yvon Lefebvre D’Argencé, The Hans Popper Collection of Oriental Art, Tokyo, 1973, pl. 92.
Condition
There is a kiln flake to the foot, measuring approx. 2.2 cm long. Otherwise, the bowl is in overall good condition with some expected minor firing imperfections, including an approx. 0.4 cm wide glaze flaw to the exterior. The surface has likely been cleaned.
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.