- 146
Coupe sur pied en porcelaine bleu blanc Chine, période transition, vers 1640
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 4 3/4 in; diam. 4 3/4 in
reposant sur un pied légèrement évasé, décorée sur l'extérieur de lettrés dans un paysage, le pied à décor de nuages stylisés
Literature
Une coupe sur pied en porcelaine bleu blanc plus tardive, d'époque Kangxi (1662-1722), représentant un cavalier et ses serviteurs, est illustrée dans Transitional wares and their forerunners, The Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1981, Hong Kong, p. 146, pl. 93.
Condition
There are two firing glaze gaps to the interior, the largest approx 1cm long.
There is light surface wear to the interior. To the base, there is a firing gap to the center 0.5cm and a circular firing impurity with a diameter of approx 0.5cm. There is a blue stain near the bottom of the foot approx 1cm.
Otherwise in good condition.
The glaze is much less celadon than the catalogue suggests and the illustration cleaner.
"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."