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A ‘HENAN’ RUSSET-SPLASHED BOWL AND JAR SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
26,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
the bowl with upright sides and a short foot, covered with a lustrous black glaze, thinning to a caramel-brown tone at the rim with russet streaks extending downwards; the jar with the ovoid body rising from a recessed base to a short flanged neck, covered with a mottled brownish-black glaze splashed in russet with abstract floral motifs
Condition
The bowl has a restuck shallow flake of approx. 0.5 cm to the mouthrim and several nicks to the unglazed foot. The mouthrim of the jar has been restored with overpaint. Both the bowl and the jar have some typical firing flaws and expected surface wear.
"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."