Lot 285
  • 285

TWO 'LONGQUAN' CELADON BOTTLE VASES SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Porcelain
each with a globular body surmounted by a slender waisted neck, covered with a lightly crackled olive-green glaze (2)

Condition

The bottle vase has glaze degradation around the rim and base and restoration approximately half way around the rim. There is a 1 in. diameter firing blemish to one side. The neck has been broken from the body and been restored back on. There is also a restored chip at the edge of the foot. The other vase a long glaze crack around the widest part of the body approximately 8 in. appearing to have resulted from a tiny bruise to the glaze. There are two adjacent chips to the foot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.