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A WHITE-GLAZED VASE, YUHUCHUNPING JIN DYNASTY |
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 37.7 cm, 14 3/4 in.
the pear-shaped body tapering to a tall slender neck and a flared rim, applied with a transparent ivory-tinged glaze, the glaze falling short of the foot to reveal the pale buff body
Provenance
An English private collection.
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2014, lot 65.
Sotheby's London, 14th May 2014, lot 65.
Condition
There are characteristic firing flaws, including unevenness and discolouration of the glaze, burst bubbles and an approx. 1 cm original infilled section. The footring has been drilled with two holes and the dating of this vase is consistent with the results of the thermoluminescence (TL) test of Oxford Authentication Ltd, no. 866h38.
"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."