Lot 402
  • 402

A LONGQUAN CELADON VASE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description

  • 14.5 cm, 5 3/4  in.
the globular body rising from a tapered foot to a tall neck and everted dished rim, covered overall save for the footring with an attractive bluish-green glaze

Provenance

Guhuajian, Hong Kong, 12th January 1994.

Condition

Good overall condition with expected light general surface wear and typical firing imperfections including faint body lines.
"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."

Catalogue Note

A vase of this type is illustrated in Longquan Celadon of China, Hangzhou, 1998, pl. 92; See also a similar vase from the Yang De Tang collection, sold in our New York rooms, 17th March 2015, lot 69; another from the collection of Pierre de Menasce, included in the exhibition Mostra d’Arte Cinese, Palazza Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 435, sold in our London rooms, 7th June 2000, lot 114 and, more recently, an example sold in these rooms, 30th May 2019, lot 374.