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A PAIR OF QINGBAI 'DRAGON' VASES SONG / YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
400 - 600 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- Height: 7 1/4 inches
each of pear shape, applied to the neck with a three-clawed dragon in pursuit of a 'flaming pearl', covered overall save for the base with a translucent blue-tinged glaze suffused with fine crackles, wood stands (2)
Provenance
Collection of George de Menasce.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bernat.
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 7th November 1980, lot 87.
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bernat.
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 7th November 1980, lot 87.
Condition
Both vases with expected surface wear, including fritting throughout, particularly to the rims and footrings. One with a re-attached break to the dragon. The other with small losses to the dragon.
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.
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.