- 679
A 'LONGQUAN' CELADON VASE SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics, rosewood stand
- Height 5 7/8 in., 15 cm
the pear-shaped body rising from a short tapered foot to a tall cylindrical neck and upturned everted rim, the glaze of a soft sea-green color thinning at the lip, the unglazed footrim fired to a light orange, Japanese gold lacquer repair at the rim, wood stand, Japanese wood box (4)
Condition
The rim with a gilt-lacquer repair, as can be seen in the catalogue illustration, and another small infill repair, measuring approx. 0.5 cm wide. There is a short firing crack to the foot ring and another firing crack to the base. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.