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A 'QINGBAI' STEM-CUP SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
the deep rounded bowl rising from a tall spreading foot, covered overall in a transparent ice-blue glaze, 5.8cm., 2 1/4 in; together with two 'Qingbai' lobed dishes
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 542 and 549 (dishes).
Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pl. 213.
Condition
stemcup: This is in good overall condition with some minor fritting to the rim. A 6 mm firing flaw (underneath the glaze) emitting from the rim, is less visible from the exterior. Some glaze chips on the foot. The interior with one concentrated area of glaze cracks and chip. Potting flaw on foot covered with thick glaze.
small dish: Suffused with glaze cracks, particularly to the exterior. One hairline crack on the side approximately 2 cm. Three tiny nibbles to the rim. Thin kiln grit on the rim. Pinpricks near the foot.
larger dish: Scattered kiln grit throughout, most concentrated on interior well where the glaze has surface abrasions and is a bit dry. Some glaze cracks on the exterior with a 5 mm crack on the rim associated with a tiny chip. Miniscule pits to the glaze on the interior.
"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."