- 3286
A RED LACQUER FOLIATE DISH SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
160,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
- lacquer
delicately constructed with lobed sides flaring from a circular recessed centre to an everted rim, divided into six lobes by thin slivers of metal radiating around the cavetto, coated overall in a deep red lacquer, save for the countersunk base lacquered in black and inscribed in red paint with an illegible seal mark, the rim encircled with a copper band
Provenance
The Lee Family Collection.
Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd December 2008, lot 2109.
Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd December 2008, lot 2109.
Exhibited
Dragon and Phoenix: Chinese Lacquer Ware, The Lee Family Collection, Tokyo, Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne, 1990, cat. no. 15.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990-1991.
Chinese Lacquerware, The Shoto Museum of Art, Shibuya, 1991, cat. no. 3.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1990-1991.
Chinese Lacquerware, The Shoto Museum of Art, Shibuya, 1991, cat. no. 3.
Literature
Monika Kopplin, The Monochrome Principle: Lacquerware and Ceramics of the Song and Qing Dynasties, Munich, 2009, p. 94, pl. 3.
Condition
There is some star-shaped cracks on the interior with slight retouching in two areas, there are similar crackles on the base, apart from this, the lacquer dish is in good condition.
"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."