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A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON BOTTLE VASE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and wood
of pear shape, the compressed globular ribbed body rising from a short tapering foot to a tall tapering ribbed neck, covered overall with a soft bluish-green glaze, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of Y.C. Chen, Hong Kong.
Christie's London, 15th May 2013, lot 1016.
Christie's London, 15th May 2013, lot 1016.
Condition
The neck has been reduced and bound with metal. There are two shallow chips (largest 1.8x0.6cm) and some firing cracks to the foot. The exterior with some minute glaze flakes.
"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."