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A FINE AND LARGE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON BARBED-RIM DISH MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
the robustly-potted body with lobed rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted barbed rim, finely carved to the interior with a medallion enclosing a peony spray, encircled in the well by panels enclosing composite floral and fruiting sprays and repeated on the exterior, covered overall in a thick bluish-green glaze, the base with a ring burnt orange in the firing
Provenance
T.T. Tsui Collection.
Condition
This fine dish is in very good overall condition with the exception of a 5 x 3mm., chip to the tip of one of the points of the rim and an associated bruise, some minor firing imperfections and glaze scratches.
"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."