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Vase en grès émaillé noir du Henan Chine, dynastie Song, XIIIE siècle
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
de forme globulaire surmonté d'un petit col annelé, recouvert d'une belle glaçure noire à décor floral stylisé brun
Provenance
Helène Terrien Gallery, Paris
Literature
A slightly larger example with iron-rust floral sprays is illustrated in the catalogue of the exhibition Song Ceramics from the Kwan Collection, Hong Kong Museum of Art, from 22nd July to 11th September 1994, ill. 155 ; a similar vase was sold at Sotheby's, London, 12 July 2006, lot. 544
Condition
Some fritting to the rim consistent with age ; firing faults all over the body like unburst air bubbles, holes and pinheads ; an unglazed bump of clay under the base ; a label stuck 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."