- 1399
TWO CELADON-GLAZED WARES SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Diameter of larger 5 7/8 in., 15 cm
the first, a 'Yaozhou' bowl, the interior carved with a lotus spray within a combed wave band, the exterior plain; the second, a 'Longquan' dish, the interior applied with a pair of sprig-molded fish (2)
Provenance
The Yaozhou bowl:
Collection of John B. Vincent, acquired in Beijing between 1946-1948. The Longquan dish:
Collection of Russell M. Dickson.
Jadestone Gallery, Portland, 2006.
Collection of John B. Vincent, acquired in Beijing between 1946-1948. The Longquan dish:
Collection of Russell M. Dickson.
Jadestone Gallery, Portland, 2006.
Condition
Longuan dish - warped, a one and a half inch section of the footrihng has been chipped and lightly polished. Some kiln grit adhering to the interior. Yaozhou bowl - has a long haircrack and an associated 2 inch by 1/2 inch section of the rim broken out and restuck . Two further short haircracks to the rim.
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.