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A Large 'Dehua' Sleeve Vase 17th Century
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the tapering cylindrical body flanked by a pair of lion mask handles, surmounted by a short waisted neck, the exterior incised with leafy floral sprays, together with a small inscribed Dehua sleeve vase
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1975, lot 85 (large sleeve vase).
Collection of Richard MacDougall Hamilton Sneddon (small sleeve vase).
Bluett & Sons, London, 27th June 1978 (small sleeve vase).
Collection of Richard MacDougall Hamilton Sneddon (small sleeve vase).
Bluett & Sons, London, 27th June 1978 (small sleeve vase).
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. nos 27 and 39.
Condition
The larger vase: five small glaze flakes to the rim; scattered iron spots and pin pricks to the glaze.
The smaller vase: rim polished; otherwise in good condition.
"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."