Lot 3
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VASE EN GRÈS CÉLADON TYPE LONGQUAN, MEIPING DYNASTIE DES SONG DU SUD |

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • 20,5 cm, 8 in.
la panse renflée et fuselée allant en s'élargissant, surmontée d'un petit col étroit aux bords ourlés, à décor moulé finement côtelé de stries horizontales, la fine glaçure transparente de couleur gris-bleu pâle s'arrêtant autour du pied

Provenance

Collection of George de Menasce.
Spink & Son Ltd., London.
Acquired from the above 2nd June 1971.
Thence in the family by descent.

Literature

Spink and Son, Ltd., Catalogue of the first part of the Collection of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art formed by George de Menasce, OBE, London, 1971, cat. no. 62. 

Condition

Overall very light wear to the glaze.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Compare a vase of similar shape but with a cover attributed to one of the Southern Chinese kilns, formerly in the collection of Carl Kempe, published in Leif Petzaell, Chinese Ceramic Treasures. A Selection from Ulricehamm East Asian Museum, including The Carl Kempe Collection, Ulricehamm, 2002, pp. 166-67, no. 371. Another vase of this shape with a celadon glaze from the collection of Alfred Clark, was included in the 1954 exhibition of Chinese art in Venice, illustrated in Arte Cinese. Chinese Art, Venice, 1954, p. 122, cat. no. 418.