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A LARGE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED BOWL YUAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Wood and ceramic
- Diameter 12 3/4 in., 32.4 cm
stoutly potted with steep rounded sides, the exterior boldly incised with upright lappets enclosing a foliate motif beneath a key-fret border encircling the rim, the interior with a lively peony meander over an impressed central floral medallion, applied overall with a rich sea-green glaze, wood stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Walter F. Price (b. 1858), San Francisco, acquired from Vickery, Atkins, and Torrey, San Francisco in the 1920s-30s.
Condition
The glaze color is uneven on the exterior, there is an area more thickly glazed than the rest and another area that has fired a slight brownish tone. There is significant wear to the interior which is matte towards the center. The surface with general wear from age and use.
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.