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A RARE CARVED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON 'LIANZI' BOWL MING DYNASTY, EARLY 15TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
well potted with deep rounded sides resting on a small foot, the exterior carved with numerous long narrow leaves radiating from the foot to just below the rim, the interior with a mallow floret in the centre and with a key-fret border at the rim, applied overall with an olive-green glaze
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 11th December 1979, lot 213.
Condition
The bowl is in overall good condition. It has some minor light surface scratching to the glaze. A quarter of the side on the exterior with some slight discolouration. The colour of the bowl is of a more olive, glossy tone than the illustration suggests.
"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."