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A 'CIZHOU' PAINTED 'FLORAL' VASE AND A BLACK-GLAZED HANDLED VASE JIN – YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
the 'Cizhou' vase with an elongated ovoid body rising from a recessed base to a short neck and flared rim, applied to the exterior with a creamy-white slip and a transparent glaze picked out in dark brown with two detached stylised floral sprays, the handled vase of gu form with two handles suspending fixed rings, covered overall save for the base with a mottled brownish-black glaze, Japanese wood boxes
Condition
The 'Cizhou' vase with an approx. 5 cm two-piece section to the rim out and restuck; otherwise in overall good condition with some typical firing imperfections. The gu vase with scattered shallow flake chips to the foot; otherwise, in overall good condition with typical firing imperfections, including a few potting flaws to the central bulb and several faint glaze lines below it.
"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."