- 917
A TEADUST-GLAZED BOTTLE VASE TONGZHI MARK AND PERIOD
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
the compressed globular body rising to a tall cylindrical neck, covered overall with a finely mottled opaque glaze of olive-green thinning at the rim to an amber tone, the base with an incised six-character mark
Provenance
Collection of Ambassador Edmund A. Gullion (1913-1998) acquired while stationed in Saigon from 1949-1952, and thence by descent.
Condition
There is a very minor .5 cm haircrack to the rim. The base has a glazed over firing star crack running partly through the bottom left character of the mark. The crack has some glue residue and was sealed with glue to make it watertight.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.