- 968
A RETICULATED FAHUA JAR MING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
of baluster form, the openwork outer layer of the body carved with three large lobed cartouches each occupied by an elephant, Buddhist lion, or qilin, respectively, coins and foliated peony in the reserves, the shoulder and neck carved in relief with clouds, upright lappets encircling the foot, the exterior with midnight-blue, turquoise, and yellow enamels, the interior and base glazed grass-green
Provenance
Collection of Dani and Anna Ghigo.
Christie's London, 12th May 2016, lot 397.
Christie's London, 12th May 2016, lot 397.
Condition
Three sections of the mouth restored and other restorations to the body, especially to the center part below the cartouches. Sections of the exterior foot have also been restored. Minor chips and frits throughout the openwork, and flakes to the glaze on interior.
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.