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A RARE SANCAI AND BLUE-GLAZED QUATREFOIL DISH TANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Width 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm
formed from four radiating ruyi heads, each cupped and lobed and supported on a foliate scroll foot, finely decorated to the interior with elegantly contrasting swathes of bright cobalt blue and pale straw glazes, the exterior amber-glazed
Provenance
Collection of Russell M. Tyson (1867-1963).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1951 (acc. no. 1951.305).
Gifted to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1951 (acc. no. 1951.305).
Condition
The dish with expected wear to the surface, crazing, scattered small glaze flakes and lifting (particularly around the rim) and minor 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.