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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE BRUSHPOT TRANSITIONAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1640
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 22cm
of gently waisted cylindrical form with knife-pared foot, painted in brilliant cobalt-blue tones with the scene of Jizha/Jizi Gua Jian (Jizha/Jizi hanging his sword) where Jizha is depicted kneeling in front of Xu Jun's tomb, accompanied by an attendant hanging Jizha's sword on a tree beside the tomb and few others carrying various attributes and belongings, all set in a rocky landscape with a waterfall and misty clouds, the rim incised with a band of stylised floral scroll
Condition
The base of the brushpot has been broken off and then re-stuck, incised designs of perhaps part of a chevron border at the base are visible above the crack. The bottom has a wide firing crack measuring circa 6cm and a pen-drawn mark reading 'D.1764'. There are minor glaze firing imperfections such as burst glaze bubbles.
"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."