

Or
The 'Immortals' bowl:
Collection of Mrs. A. Kok-Viersen.
Sotheby's London, 28th May 1974, lot 226, (inventory no. P130).
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. PETER M. GREINER
The Song dynasty bowl with glaze cracks to one third of the bowl (interior and exterior) with associated hairline cracks to the interior; a 5-mm chip and associated frit to the rim; and two white spots to the exterior from manufacturing (longest approx. 1 cm). The shallow small dish with firing imperfections (orange-peel texture, glaze cracks, burst glaze bubbles, kiln grit). The censer discolored and pitted from over-firing, a 3.5-cm section of the rim off and re-attached. and other restoration to the rim. The 'Immortals' bowl with three hairline cracks descending from the rim (longest approx. 7 cm), two chips to the rim (longest approx. 8 mm), glaze gaps, staining, and kiln grit; the base painted with "B.65 No. 477" in black.
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.
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