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A PAIR OF WHITE-GLAZED MEIPING MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
- 20.9cm
evenly potted with the full rounded shoulders rising at a gently flared angle from the base and sweeping to a short waisted neck, covered overall with a smooth white glaze, continuing over the mouth rim, the base left unglazed to reveal the white body
Provenance
Collection of Warren E. Cox.
Collection of Ira and Nancy Koger.
Collection of Ira and Nancy Koger.
Literature
John Ayers, Chinese Ceramics: The Koger Collection, London, 1985, pl. 53.
Condition
One of the vases is in overall good condition, the other has an area of re-touched glaze to the foot (approx. 4.8 cm x 10 cm), and two firing cracks to the neck (approx. 2 cm, and 4 cm). Both vases have slight glaze imperfections and inconsistencies including minor burst bubbles and iron spots, along with very light scratches to the surface.
"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."