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A GROUP OF THREE ‘CHANGSHA’ STONEWARES TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 HKD
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Description
- pottery
comprising a pear-shaped jar with a galleried mouth, an ovoid ewer with a curved handle and facetted spout; and a smaller ewer with a short spout and three loop handles at the shoulder
Provenance
The pear-shaped jar:
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 231).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£15).
The ovoid ewer:
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 85).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£4).
The smaller ewer:
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 97).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£8).
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 231).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£15).
The ovoid ewer:
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 85).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£4).
The smaller ewer:
Collection of Dr. Isaac Newton (no. 97).
Bluett & Sons Ltd, London, 1961.
Collection of Roger Pilkington (1928-69), from 1961 (£8).
Condition
Jar (left): chips to rim.
Ewer (central): Missing half the mouth, as visible in the photo. Chips to foot.
Ewer (right): flaking to glaze, but overall good condition.
"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."