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Ensemble de trois Blanc de Chine Chine, vers 1640
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Diam. 5 1/8 in (1); diam. 4 3/8 in (2); height 5 7/8 in (3)
comprenant deux brûle-parfums tripodes, l'un avec sur l'extérieur une bande de motifs géométriques moulés, la glaçure blanche crémeuse ne couvrant pas totalement l'intérieur du centre et la base, l'autre avec l'intérieur non émaillé; et un vase cornet avec une bande moulée au centre, couvert d'un émail blanc laiteux, l'intérieur non émaillé
Provenance
R.M. Chait, New York, pour le vase cornet
Condition
This lot has three blanc de Chine pieces:
- Vase: small scratches on the glaze surface; the base and the interior are unglazed; note two old provenance stickers on the base: one reading "R.M.C. Ming Dynasty, 1367-1643 A.D.", the other hand-written in turquoise ink "34 blanc de Chine". In good condition.
- Tripod censer with incised underglazed design: the base is unglazed; an area unglazed in the interior. Very good condition.
- Tripod censer : the base and the interior are unglazed, slightly domed at center; scratches on the glaze surface; note two small light brownish areas. In good condition.
Overall, in good condition the three pieces.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."