Lot 1020
  • 1020

A GROUP OF SCHOLAR'S OBJECTS AND A 'JUN'-STYLE BOWL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
comprised of a small white-glazed openwork 'deer, pine and monkey' brushpot; a globular white-glazed soft-paste, floral-molded waterpot, a quadrangular white crackle-glazed waterpot with clambering bat and chilong; an ovoid teadust-glazed waterpot and a deep bowl covered overall with a thick sky-blue glaze (5)

Provenance

Collection of Millicent Rogers (1902-1953), and thence by descent.

Condition

The brushpot is in overall good condition. The spherical brushpot has a crack through the base extending partially up the sides and there is a rim crack. The square waterpot with the head of the dragon off and restuck with glue. The teadust-glazed waterpot is in good condition. The jun-style bowl is misfired with a pitted surface, the interior is matte and suffused with a network of glaze cracks and there is a firing tear to the foot ring.
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.