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A LARGE CARVED LONGQUAN CELADON 'PEONY' JAR AND COVER SONG – EARLY MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- 31.5 cm, 12 3/8 in.
the baluster body carved with three large peony sprays above a band of upright lappets, surmounted by a similarly decorated domed cover with a bud-shaped finial, covered in an olive-green glaze
Provenance
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, 13th August 2003.
Condition
The widest part of the jar has a small restored spot, measuring approx. 0.8 by 1 cm on the exterior. The unglazed mouthrim has a flake (3.1 cm). The footring has a 1.2 cm dent and another shallow flake. There are also typical scratches and glaze wear, especially to the tip of the knop, adjacent to a tiny glaze flake.
"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."