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A 'QINGBAI' 'PHOENIX' BOX AND COVER SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
of circular form, finely slip-decorated to the domed cover with a pair of phoenix in flight, covered overall with an ice-blue glaze save for the rims and base, 9.5cm., 3 3/4 in; together with a cosmetic box and cover, Song Dynasty, a 'Qingbai' barrel-shaped incense burner, Song Dynasty, and a plain 'Qingbai' circular box and cover, Song Dynasty
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London (incense burner, according to label).
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 254 (cosmetic box), 568 (incense burner) and 566 (box).
Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from the Ulricehamn East Asian Museum, Including the Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamn, 2002, pls 466 (cosmetic box and cover) and 748 (qingbai pheonix box and cover).
Condition
phoenix box and cover: In good overall condition with nibbles along the rims. A Y-shaped glaze crack on the cover.
cosmetic box and cover: In good condition with a diamond-shaped burst air bubble on the box. Nibbles on the rim of the cover.
plain box and cover: Nibbles on the rims of box and cover. A chip on the foot 2 cm. In otherwise good condition.
censer: The glaze is degraded and a little brittle around the rim. In otherwise good condition.
"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."