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A CARVED ‘YAOZHOU’ CELADON ‘PEONY’ EWER SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- stoneware
the compressed globular body supported on a spreading foot, the shoulder moulded with two raised fillets, surmounted by a cylindrical neck with triplet bow-string lines, set with a curved spout and loop handle, the exterior freely carved with a large peony bloom borne on bold leafy scrolls, covered overall in a translucent pale olive-green glaze firing to a russet-brown tone in areas
Condition
The ewer has restoration to a circa 1.5cm., band encircling the body just below the angled shoulder possibly covering a hairline crack, 2cm., of which is visible in this area.
"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."