Lot 4
  • 4

VASE EN GRÈS CÉLADON LONGQUAN DÉBUT DE LA DYNASTIE MING |

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description

  • 31,7 cm, 12 1/2  in.
de forme baluste et reposant sur un court pied droit, la panse s'allongeant vers un col  légèrement évasé, entièrement décorée en léger relief de rinceaux feuillagés et fleurisentre des frises feuillagées et fleuries, couvert d'une épaisse glaçure transparente vert de mer, la base laissée sans glaçure 

Provenance

Christie's London, 10th June 1996, lot 85.
Collection of L.A. Basmadjieff (1911-2000).
Thence in the family by descent.

Condition

Heavily potted with a crisply carved and moulded design. Overall light wear to the glaze around the body and rim, the foot with a ca. 4cm wide chip that may have occurred during firing. The glaze suffused with crackles.
"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."