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A GROUP OF 'QINGBAI' MINIATURE SCHOLARS OBJECTS SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
comprising: a barrel-shaped water dropper; a water-dropper with animal head spout; a brush rest in the form of the seated God of Longevity; and a flower-pot incense burner
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 522, 523, 560 and 561.
Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 757 (incense burner).
Condition
left on catalogue image: In good condition with one iron spot below the shoulder and a piece of kiln grit above the shoulder. Some glaze chips on the spout. Minor fritting to the edges of the top and spout rim.
center-left on catalogue image: The glaze is somewhat degraded, leaving areas with a silvery iridescence. A small hairline crack on the spout approximately 8 mm. Minor firing flaws and glaze pull on the base.
center-right on catalogue image: In good condition with scattered iron spots and pinholes. A small shallow chip to top of plant, along with a small glaze chip on a leaf.
right on catalogue image: In good condition with wear to the glaze around the raised areas of the spout and handle.
The color on all are not as pale as the catalogue image suggests.
"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."