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A QINGBAI FOLIATE CUPSTAND SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
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delicately modelled in the form of a small cup-shaped receptacle with a thin lipped mouthrim supported on a foliate 'dish' and tall hollow foot bordered with three bands, the 'dish' with an elegantly outcurved lobed rim and an interior divided into six lobes with pinched notches, applied overall save for the rim of the 'dish' and footring with a transparent pale blue glaze pooling to a deeper blue to the recesses
Provenance
Galaxie Company, Hong Kong, 4th April 1998.
Condition
There are some tiny flakes to rim of the foliate dish. The cupstand also has some typical firing imperfections including firing cracks along the luting lines and kiln adhesion.
"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."