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A STUDY GROUP OF SONG AND JIN CERAMICS SONG/JIN DYNASTY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The largest: 14 cm, 5 1/2 in.
comprising: a 'Jian' 'hares-fur' bowl; a combed 'Yaozhou' bowl; a 'Longquan' 'lotus' bowl; a Cizhou 'partridge-feather' bowl; and a 'Ding' 'lotus' saucer dish
Condition
The 'Jian' 'hares-fur' bowl has some areas of miss-firing to the rim; the 'Yaozhou' bowl has extensive glaze crackle, a 2.5 and two 4cm., hairline rim cracks; the'Longquan' 'lotus' bowl has sevral circa 5cm., glaze lines to the interior, one restored rim chip with an associated 4cm., glaze hairline to the interior; the Cizhou 'partridge-feather' bowl has a circa 5cm., wide V-shaped gold lacquer repair to the rim, a 1cm., firing line to the rim and several minor glaze firing imperfections including glaze pulls and burst glaze bubbles; the 'Ding' 'lotus' saucer dish is in good condition.
"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."