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A 'GUAN'-TYPE LINGZHI-SHAPED BRUSH WASHER QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
robustly potted in the form of a large lingzhi fungus with shallow rounded sides with a cluster of further small fungi attached to stems along the rim at one end, the base with tiny spur marks characteristic of Song dynasty ware, covered overall in a thick pale gray glaze suffused with fine evenly composed craquelure of charcoal gray, fitted wood stand (2)
Provenance
Acquired from a private estate in Santa Fe, New Mexico, circa 1980.
Condition
The washer is lacking two small fungi and another has a polished chip. There is an iron spot on the interior and a glaze flaw on the exterior rim.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
A fungus-shaped brushwasher with a crackled glaze was exhibited at the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, London 2935 and is included in the Illustrated Catalogue Chinese Government Exhibits, vol. II, Shanghai, 1936, p. 164, no. 218. A similar guan-type washer but of peach-shape is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Monochrome Porcelain, Hong Kong, 1999, pl. 232.