- 653
A LONGQUAN CELADON 'TWIN FISH' DISH SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- ceramic
with an everted rim, the interior applied with a pair of scaly fish, the exterior incised with petals, covered overall with an attractive sea-green glaze, the neatly cut footring left unglazed revealing a greyish ware partly burnt orange in the firing
Condition
The dish is in overall good condition. There is a small irregular hairline in the glaze of approx. 1.5 cm to the underside of the rim at 7 o'clock, possibly original, as well as a radiant glaze crack to the footring, measuring approx. 1.5 cm. There are some minute flakes to the underside of the footrim and surface wear to the interior.
"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."