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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.
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.