- 1774
A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON HANDLED VASE YUAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
- Height 18 1/8 in., 46 cm
of flattened baluster-form set with a pair of dragon-form handles at the neck suspending large rings, the body molded with birds and flowers, the foot and neck molded with stylized leaves and floral scrolls, covered in a bright sea-green glaze
Provenance
Collection of Leonard Gow (1859-1936), Glasgow, Scotland.
Exhibited
Glasgow Art Galleries and Museums.
Condition
The vase with one ring handle broken in several pieces and restored. The mask handles both with horns broken off and missing. There are several visible body cracks, particularly to the lower section of the vase. There is a filled firing tear to the base extending to a hairline crack. The surface with wear overall and minor imperfections consistent with age.
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.