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A LONGQUAN CELADON JAR AND COVER, YUAN DYNASTY AND A MINIATURE LONGQUAN CELADON JAR AND COVER, MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY |
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description
- 16.8 and 5.5 cm, 6 5/8 and 2 1/8 in.
the larger jar of baluster form supported on a tapered foot, surmounted by a domed cover with a biscuit bird finial; the other with a compressed globular body rising to a short neck
Provenance
Tai Sing Fine Antiques Ltd, Hong Kong, 28th January 2000 (miniature jar) and 17th November 2003 (bird-finial jar).
Condition
Both jars are in overall good condition, with expected minor chips/flakes to the unglazed rims and the biscuit bird. The larger jar: There is some minor retouching to one wing of the biscuit bird. The cover rim with a glaze crackle.
"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."