Lot 398
  • 398

A GROUP OF THREE PORCELAIN SCHOLAR'S OBJECTS SONG AND QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
comprising a cylindrical richly aubergine-glazed brushpot, 18th / 19th century,  a globular form langyao waterpot with gilt metal rim, Kangxi period, and a small Qingbai lotus-form waterpot, Song dynasty (3)

Provenance

Brushpot: E&J Frankel, New York, 2011.
Langyao Waterpot: E&J Frankel, 2003.
Qingbai Waterpot: William Lipton Ltd, New York, 2005.

Condition

The qingbai waterpot with abrasions and nicks to the mouth rim and wear to the feet as well as minor firing imperfections scattered throughout including glaze cracks and burst glaze bubbles. The langyao waterpot with typical wear throughout and minor glaze imperfections. The translucent blue glaze over the interior has pooled in the center for a pleasing, glassy effect. The brushpot with crazing, surface wear and minor firing imperfections. The foot with small nicks and flake chips, the largest of which measures 1 cm wide. Each item in this lot with old labels and label remnants.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.