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A Ge-type bowl Qianlong seal mark and period
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
the gently curved sides divided into six facets, rising from a short tapered foot to a foliate rim, applied overall with a greyish blue glaze suffused with a network of attractive black and faint russet crackle, the glaze stopping neatly above the footring revealing the brown body, inscribed to the base with a four-character seal mark
Provenance
Collection of Garfield McNamara, California.
Christie’s Hong Kong, 1st June 2011, lot 3712.
Christie’s Hong Kong, 1st June 2011, lot 3712.
Condition
There is a 1.5cm glaze crack running virtically from the rim. There are also some pin hole-sized bubbles to the glaze to the interior.
"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."