Lot 43
  • 43

A GROUP OF THREE CELADON-GLAZED VESSELS SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
comprising a bowl stand of slightly constricted cylindrical form, supported by five tall animal feet, the wide convex flange carved with foliage scroll, covered in an olive-green glaze stopping inside the rim; a 'Yaozhou' celadon small dish, carved and combed to the interior with an outline of a flower-head, covered overall in an olive-green glaze, the footring unglazed revealing the grayish-brown body; and a 'Longquan' miniature ewer covered overall in a bluish-green glaze, footrim unglazed (3)

Provenance

Stand: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 20-21st May 1980, lot 25.
Ewer: Enid and Brodie Lodge Collection (according to label).

Condition

All three are in good overall condition. Dish: there are a few tiny burst air bubbles and some wear to the base. Stand: There is a piece of kiln grit adhered to the broad rim, and some scratching to the surface. Ewer: There is a chip to the footrim, a glaze gap and glaze chip to the body and stained air bubbles around the mouth.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.