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A LARGE 'LONGQUAN' CELADON FOLIATE-RIMMED CHARGER YUAN DYNASTY, 14TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
the heavily potted body with gently curved lobed sides rising from a short tapering foot to a broad everted foliate rim, freely carved to the interior with a leafy floral medallion and encircled by fine lobes in the cavetto, the exterior moulded with broad lotus-lappet shaped lobes, covered overall in a thick olive-green flaze
Literature
Willow Hai Chang, Song of Life: Chinese Art from the Gow Family Collection, Naples Museum of Art, Florida, 2000, cat. no. 9.
Condition
The dish is in very good overall condition with the exception of minor glaze scratches, minor fritting to the inner edge of the rim, and tiny glaze pulls around the outer edge of the rim. It should be noted that the dish is of a slightly warmer and greener tone than the website illustration would suggest.
"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."