- 1031
A SMALL 'LONGQUAN' CELADON DISH MING DYNASTY, 15TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramics
the shallow rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to an everted rim, the exterior freely carved with a lotus scroll, the interior impressed in the center with an eight-petal blossom medallion, applied overall with an olive-green glaze save for a ring on the base exposing the red-fired clay
Provenance
C.K. Chen, Hong Kong, 1970-80.
Condition
In overall fair condition with only a few glaze gaps, minor expected wear to the rim and footring, and fine wear throughout the glaze.
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.