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A SMALL SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURE OF A DUCK TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- pottery
standing with its head facing forward and its wings folded, covered in a blue and amber glaze
Provenance
Acquired from John Sparks Ltd., London in the 1930's (by repute).
George Harwood Snr, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thence by descent.
George Harwood Snr, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thence by descent.
Condition
The duck is in good condition with the exception of a 5x3mm., chip to the edge of the left wing, a 10x5mm., glaze flake just below the left wing, and a 5x1mm., area of misfiring to the top of the back.
"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."