Lot 1302
  • 1302

A ‘LONGQUAN’ CELADON-GLAZED TABLE SCREEN MING DYNASTY |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 6 3/4  in., 17.1 cm
of rectangular form, the central panel carved to one side with the figure of Kuixing in characteristic dynamic pose with one foot raised and holding a brush aloft, the reverse with birds aflight above flowering lotus, all enclosed within a pierced border set to either side with spandreled upright supports atop a slightly flared, arched base, covered overall with a sea-green glaze

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 14th November 1989, lot 11.
Collection of Marilyn Burnett Ross, Pleasant Ridge, Michigan.
Christie's New York, 20th September 2005, lot 247.

Condition

In overall good condition with firing imperfections, slight stain discoloration to scattered areas of the glaze. Light wear throughout. The base with pen marking and old label adhered,
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.