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A BLUE AND WHITE SLENDER CYLINDRICAL BRUSHPOT TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1640
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
delicately painted with an immortal seated on a tree trunk in a landscape with a retreat, pine trees and swirling clouds, between an incised band of scrolling flowers at the rim and a band of stylized leaves at the base
Provenance
Commander F Warrington-Strong DSC.
Exhibited
The Chinese Scholars Desk, 17th to 18th century, Oriental Ceramics Society, 1979, No 3.
Chinese Ceramics: The Indian Connection, Oriental Ceramics Society, 1982, no 21.
Condition
This fine brushpot is in good condition, but does have some slight scratching to the exterior glaze. There is a 2mm diam iron spot to the centre of one side. Thre are four minor firing cracks to the base.
"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."