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A 'JIZHOU' 'PAPERCUT' 'PHOENIX AND PRUNUS' BOWL SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
with deep rounded sides supported on a low foot, the interior decorated in paper-cut resist with three phoenix trailing long tail feathers and a prunus at the centre, all against a ground dappled in caramel-brown, the exterior covered in a rich brown glaze with irregular splashes around the rim
Condition
There is a small area of retouching to the interior rim about 2 cm at 1 o'clock in the catalogue photo, possibly to stabilise fritting. There are a few expected glaze gaps on the underside and a minute flake to the exterior of the foot rim.
"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."