- 642
A CARVED 'LONGQUAN' CELADON-GLAZED BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
the conical body flaring from a shallow foot to a slightly everted rim, the interior freely carved and combed with a foliate scroll, the exterior with radiating vertical lines, covered overall with an olive-green glaze pooling to darker tones within the carved recesses
Provenance
Collection of Pauline B. (1910-2000) and Myron S. (1906-1992) Falk Jr., New York, no. 175.
Christie's New York, 21st September 2001, lot 423.
Condition
There is a 0.7 cm restored chip to the rim with an associated short hairline. Otherwise, the bowl is in overall good condition with some expected surface wear and minor firing imperfections.
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.