Lot 256
  • 256

A ‘LONGQUAN’ CELADON WASHER, A 'YUE' TEABOWL AND A 'QINGBAI' CUP AND CUPSTAND SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
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Description

  • ceramics
the celadon washer applied with a smooth sea-green glaze stopping short above a neatly cut foot; the 'yue' tea bowl of conical form with a slightly flared rim, applied with a glossy moss-green glaze; the 'qingbai' cup resting on a stand with a pentalobed rim and trefoil-pierced foot, applied with a bluish transparent glaze, save for the base and interior of the foot

Condition

The Qingbai cup is in good condition except for a minute chip to the foot and a shallow flake approx 0.2 x 0.1 cm to the footrim. The Qingbai cupstand is in good condition. The Yue teabowl is overall in good condition save a small slightly won section of the mouthrim. The Longquan washer is overall in good condition except for a shallow flake and two associated chips, the larger approx. 0.7 x 0.5 x 0.3 cm. Opposite, also in the interior of the foot is an area of thinning glaze and associated two shallow flakes each 0.1 cm to the exterior of 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. 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."