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A CIZHOU 'TIGER' PILLOW ANDA 'BIRD' TIGER-FORM PILLOW JIN DYNASTY |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- 26.3 and 24 cm, 10 3/8 and 9 1/2 in.
the first of ruyi-head shape, the top painted in brown slip with a tiger against a cream ground, Zhang jia zao mark; the other modelled as a recumbent tiger, the upper surface painted with a bird
Condition
The rim of the cizhou tiger pillow is restored with respray around the top edge, essentially to cover an old chip to the right edge, but most likely to secure further fritting. There are a few flakes and occasional pitting on the side, some pinholes on the top. Otherwise the the condition is good. Please note that this pillow bears a Zhang family mark to the underside. The grey-glazed tiger pillow is in overall good condition with only typical wear and expected scratches.
"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."
"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
See a similar Cizhou 'tiger' pillow in the Beijing Palace Museum, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Porcelain of the Song Dynasty (I), Hong Kong, 1996, pl. 158.