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A GILT-DECORATED CORAL-GROUND FAMILLE-ROSE MOONFLASK 20TH CENTURY, SIGNED HE XUREN (1882-1940)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
the flattened globular body rising from a spreading foot to a waisted neck flaring at the rim, flanked by a pair of chilong handles, the front and back face variously painted with a figure crossing a bridge in a mountainous landscape and a fisherman on a sampan boat in a river, all reserved on a coral-red ground gilt-decorated with lotus sprays and bats between ruyi and lappet bands, the base inscribed with a mark reading Leshan Tang zhi, with one seal of the artist
Condition
There is a 5mm crack running vertically from the rim and there is some rubbing to the gilding in various areas.
"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."