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A 'JUN' FOLIATE CUP AND A 'JUN' 'LOTUS-BUD' WATERPOT JIN / YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
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the cup with shallow rounded sides and an everted foliated rim, covered with a pale milky blue glaze with a purple splash to the centre; the lotus-bud shaped waterpot applied with a pale-blue glaze suffused with blue and purple flecks, the glaze thinning at the mouth and stopping short of the foot
Provenance
The Waterpot:
A private European collection.
Sotheby's Olympia, 10th September 2002, lot 187.
A private European collection.
Sotheby's Olympia, 10th September 2002, lot 187.
Condition
The two items are in overall good condition. There are typical imperfections in the glaze, including pitting or occasional pin-prick air bubbles. There is an underglaze chip to the rim of the foliate cup, original the potting and firing of the piece. The actual colour is consistent with the catalogue illustration.
"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."