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TWO BROWN SPLASHED 'QINGBAI' FIGURES OF OFFICIALS SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 20.7 and 19.8 cm, 8 1/8 and 7 3/4 in.
each figure standing on an hexagonal base wearing an official's hat and long draped robe, one holding a tablet against his face, the other with a pig's head, covered overall with a translucent and very pale blue colour with splashes of dark iron-brown
Exhibited
Iron in the Fire. The Chinese Potters' Exploration of Iron Oxide Glazes, The Oriental Ceramic Society, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1988, cat. no. 79.
Condition
This pair of figures is in generally good condition, with exception of some wear to the surface and firing imperfections, including glaze crackles, firing cracks and losses to the base.
"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."
"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."