- 1615
A PAIR OF QINGBAI BOWLS SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 7 1/8 in., 18 cm
(2)
Provenance
Collection of Joseph Winterbotham (1852-1925).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1954 (acc. nos 1954.409.1 & 1954.409.2).
Bequest to the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1954 (acc. nos 1954.409.1 & 1954.409.2).
Condition
One bowl broken in half with two associated broken sections at the rim and restored. There are minor chips to the rim and foot. The other bowl with a crack to the rim, measuring approx. 6.4 cm. There are occasional chips to the rim and minor flake chips to the outer foot wall. Both bowls with wear to the glaze and expected firing imperfections.
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.