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A BLACK-GLAZED VASE TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
the baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck with cup-shaped mouth, covered overall in a dark chocolate-brown glaze draining to a buff tone at the rim
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London (according to label).
Exhibited
Mostra D'Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 373.
Literature
Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 258.
Condition
The vase is in very good overall condition with the exception of a 4mm., wide glaze flake to the edge of the foot, glaze crazing, two glaze pulls (2mm., diam and 1 x 5mm. long), some minor firing imperfections including pinhead-sized glaze holes and a slight lack of lustre to the glaze due to burial.
"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."