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A 'Dehua' Figure of Damo 17th/18th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
seated with the right leg raised, wearing long robes falling into voluminous folds and opening to reveal his bare chest, the head slightly lowered with a serene expression, detailed with characteristic coiled eyebrows, moustache and beard, the reverse impressed with a square seal reading Lin Xiaozong yin (seal of Lin Xiaozong)
Provenance
Christie's London, 5th April 1976, lot 107.
Sydney L. Moss, London.
Sydney L. Moss, London.
Exhibited
Chinese Ceramics of the Transitional Period (circa 1620-1680 A.D.) from the Collection of Mr & Mrs Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1985, cat. no. 62.
Condition
Large firing crack to base and extending approximately 43mm up along his right foot (as visible in catalogue image). Minor fritting to edges of robes. The glaze of a slightly more yellowish-ivory tone than in catalogue image.
"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."