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A 'QINGBAI' MOULDED 'DOUBLE PHOENIX' BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stoneware
the gently sloping sides rising from a short straight foot to a flared rim, moulded to the interior with two phoenix in flight amongst lotus, below a thin band of keyfret
Condition
There is a chip from the foot approx. 1.6 cm. long which has adhered to the body in the firing process with an associated hairline crack in the glaze visible on the exterior approx. 3 cm. long. There is also a star crack above the foot and two other shorter cracks approx. 1.2 cm. and 0.5 cm. long, also visible on the exterior only. The interior with a 2.6 cm. long glaze crack in the 2o'clock position.
"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."