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A CARVED RED GLASS 'LANDSCAPE' BOWL QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- glass
the deep rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot to an everted rim, carved around the exterior with two rectangular panels, one enclosing a farmer seated on a buffalo playing a flute, the other with a man riding a donkey playing the qin, the transparent metal of rich ruby-red tone, the base inscribed with an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark
Provenance
Tsui Museum of Art, Hong Kong.
The Jingguantang Collection.
Christie's New York, 18th September 1997, lot 113.
The Jingguantang Collection.
Christie's New York, 18th September 1997, lot 113.
Condition
This bowl is in good condition, but has minor scratches to the footrim.
"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."