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A RARE MOLDED MOON WHITE-GLAZED RITUAL FOOD VESSEL AND COVER (DUI) QIANLONG SEAL MARKS AND PERIOD |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Height 8 in., 20.4 cm
the spherical form modeled after a Warring States ritual food vessel, the body raised on three blade-form feet, the cover of conforming shape, both finely molded in shallow relief with borders of scrollwork, keyfret and wanzi diaper, centered with a mallow-form floret framed by scrollwork, the opaque 'moon white' glaze pooling in the recesses, each of the interiors centered with an incised six-character seal mark (2)
Provenance
Collection of George A. Lucas (1824–1909).
Collection of Jesse G. Kaufman (1883-1976), and thence by descent.
Collection of Jesse G. Kaufman (1883-1976), and thence by descent.
Condition
The body with one leg off and cleanly re-stuck, but otherwise in good condition. The cover is in good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
Compare a related Qianlong mark and period white-glazed ritual vessel, in the form of a xing, carved with archaistic motifs and raised on three similar blade feet, sold at Christie's New York, 27th November 1991, lot 348.