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A 'CIZHOU'-TYPE WHITE-GLAZED EWER AND COVER SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Height 10 in., 25.4 cm
the ovoid body rising to a sloping shoulder set with a slender curved spout opposite a high looped strap handle and a narrow cylindrical neck, the rounded body deftly carved with two leafing peony flowers, the straight-sided cover with a stepped and domed knop, the exterior covered with a creamy-white translucent glaze pooling to a darker tone within the recesses and finishing unevenly above the unglazed and slightly spreading foot (2)
Provenance
Collection of Kate Sturges Buckingham (1858-1937).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in memory of her sister Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1924 (acc. no. 1924.317a-b).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in memory of her sister Lucy Maud Buckingham (1870-1920) in 1924 (acc. no. 1924.317a-b).
Condition
The handle of the ewer broken and restored. There are frits to rims and the cover has two small apertures. There is wear overall, some crazing, minor glaze flaws, areas of discoloration and imperfections consistent with age and type.
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.