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A RARE SLIP-DECORATED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON VASE YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
the globular body rising from a short tapering foot to a tall cylindrical neck with cup-shaped mouth, crisply moulded around the shoulder with a leafy scroll bearing orchid, pomegranate, lotus and chrysanthemum blooms, all between a classic scroll band at the foot and characters fu shou kang ning (good fortune, longevity, good health, tranquillity) within raised line borders at the neck, the glaze of dark olive tone
Provenance
J.E. Melchior Collection.
Edward T. Chow Collection.
Sotheby's London, 16th December 1980, lot 332.
Condition
This vase is in very good condition, apart from a curved hairline crack to the glaze below the rim on the exterior (approx 1cm), two firing imperfections to the glaze on the top of the shoulder on the exterior (approx 0.4cm and 0.1cm), a pin head-size glaze flake to the rim, and very minor overall surface scratching.
"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."