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Lot 74
  • 74

A Copper-Red Glazed Brushpot, Bitong Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • porcelain
of cylindrical form, the exterior covered in a raspberry-red glaze stopping neatly at the rim and foot, the interior and the base glazed white

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 24th November 1987, lot 110.

Exhibited

From the Tang to the Qing: Chinese Ceramics from circa 618-1850 A.D. from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson, Hull University, Hull, 1996, cat. no. 109.

Condition

In very good condition with the exception of a 35mm firing crack to the inside of base (not visible to exterior) and two small (unrelated) C-shaped firing cracks to the exterior of the base, measuring approximately 5mm and 3mm.
"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."