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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON CARVED 'FLORAL' MEIPING EARLY NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the tapering ovoid body rising to a waisted neck and everted rim, freely carved to the exterior with an undulating floral scroll between lappet bands, covered overall in a translucent olive-green glaze stopping just above the foot revealing the grey buff body
Provenance
Collection of Sir Michael and Lady Cynthia Postan, no. 101.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Bluett and Sons Ltd., London.
Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam.
Literature
Bluett and Sons Ltd., The Postan Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics, London, 1972, cat. no. 13.
Condition
The meiping has two restored flakes to the underside of the rim (1.5 and 1cm., wide), glaze flaking to a 1.5cm., triangular section on the side of the body and around the bottom edge of the body, minor glaze firing imperfections and glaze crazing.
"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."