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A CARVED CELADON 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER MING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
freely carved around the baluster body with a scaly dragon above a lotus petal band, the tall neck with stiff plantain leaves below a cupped mouth and domed lotus leaf cover, all covered in celadon glaze of bluish-green tone, 25.7cm., 10 1/8 in; together with a carved celadon 'peony' vase, Ming Dynasty, 26cm., 10 1/4 in.
Condition
The vase is in good overall condition with the exception of a 4mm. long hairline firing crack to the rim; a 2cm. vertical hairline crack rising from the footring; a 1mm diam iron-spot to the side of the vessel; and a circa 4 x 7cm. area of misfiring to the glaze on the lower body. The cover is in good condition with the exception of a circa 1cm polished area to a misfired gritty section of 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. 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."