Lot 535
  • 535

A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON 'TWIN FISH' DISH SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

  • ceramic
with a tapered foot and an everted rim, the interior applied with a pair of sprig-moulded scaly fish in opposite direction, the exterior carved with lotus petals, all under a lustrous sea-green glaze stopping neatly at the foot

Condition

The dish in generally in good condition. There is a restored flake to the inner footrim (approx. 1 cm).
"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."

Catalogue Note

Compare a similar dish sold in these rooms, 24th/25th November 2014, lot 1231, and another in our New York rooms, from the collection of Sakamoto Goro, 16th September 2014, lot 2.