- 505A
A FAHUA-TYPE JAR, GUAN MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the rounded shoulders rising from a slightly flaring foot to a short neck, decorated with four cream-coloured peony blossoms borne on an undulating leafy scroll in turquoise, all reserved on an attractive mottled aubergine ground, the glaze thickening and stopping above the foot, the base with an opaque beige glaze
Provenance
Collection of John Love.
Christie's London, 24th May 1927, lot 18.
Sparks, London.
Christie's London, 11th December 1989, lot 50.
Condition
The neck has a 9 x 2.5cm area of restoration which has now been reglazed and repainted. There is a 0.2 x 0.2cm glaze chip and other minor (0.1 x 0.1cm) chips to the shoulder and near the rim. The shoulder also has a 1cm scratch, other minor surface scratchings are visible.
"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."