Lot 1768
  • 1768

FOUR CELADON-GLAZED ARTICLES FIVE DYNASTIES - SONG DYNASTY |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Diameter of 'Yue' 'foliate' box and cover 5 in., 13 cm
comprising a molded 'foliate' box and cover, a 'Yue' 'peony' box and cover, a 'Yaozhou' bowl, and a 'Yue' carved 'foliate' box and cover (7)

Exhibited

The 'Yue' 'foliate' box and cover:
Shades of Green Jade and Misty Mountains: Chinese Celadon Wares from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie C.C. Tsao, The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas, Texas, 2003, cat. no. 18.

Condition

The bowl: mouthrim has two areas of restoration. box to right in illustration: surface wear and glaze degradation throughout, chips to mouthrims of box and cover, and another chip to foot. middle box: overall good condition left box: chips to mouthrims of box and cover, surface wear and glaze degradation throughout, chip to footring.
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.