Lot 203
  • 203

Paire de porte-encens en grès émaillé Dynastie Song–dynastie Ming

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Glazed stoneware
de type cizhou, en forme de félins à motif de tigrures peintes en marron sur fond brun clair craquelé, assis sur des tambours ronds et portant sur leurs dos des vases porte-encens (2)

Provenance

Galerie L. Wannieck, Paris (according to labels).
Thence in the family by descent.

Condition

Tiger A There are a few chips to 1. Mouth rim of vessel at his back 2. Tip of right tooth 3. Tip of the bell under front chest Tiger B There is chip to the bell under front chest The top half of the vessel at his back is broken and restuck with small areas of loss Minor kiln flaw at tip of tail
"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."