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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED DOUBLE-GOURD VASE YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Porcelain
with bulbous lower body and upper body tapering to a narrow neck, the exterior covered in a rich celadon glaze, the glaze falling short of the foot rim revealing the burnt biscuit
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London, purchased 26th June 1947.
Collection of P.E. Wilkinson.
Collection of W.S. Till.
Condition
One rim chip, measuring approximately 4mm across and old chips and firing cracks to the unglazed foot ring with glaze inclusions to the base. Some pitting to glaze and small firing flaws to the lower body. The glaze with a network of crackle, most concentrated to the upper body. General minor surface wear.
"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."