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A CARVED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED VASE YUAN – EARLY MING DYNASTY
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
carved to the body with lotus blossoms borne on undulating foliate scrolls, the neck with upright plantain leaves, covered overall save for the footring with an olive-green glaze
Provenance
Collection of Vicomt Tsuchiya, by repute.
Condition
The mouth has a chip of approx. 1.5 by 1.8 cm which has been restored with Japanese gold lacquer kintsugi, together with an associated hairline crack of approx. 4 cm from the rim (measuring approx. 3.2 cm on the exterior). The mouthrim appears to have a further horizontal hairline of approx. 1.5 cm. The vase also has some surface wear (especially to the inner mouth), original firing imperfections including a firing crack circulating approx. 3/4 of the countersunk exterior base, as well as minor chips to the unglazed footring.
"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."