Lot 1043
- 1043
A PAIR OF 'LONGQUAN' CONICAL BOWLS SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- ceramics
each delicately potted, the wide shallow sides evenly glazed in a satin-textured sea-green glaze, all supported on a tapered foot, the foot ring unglazed revealing the buff-colored body fired orange (2)
Provenance
C.K. Chen, Hong Kong, 1970-80.
Condition
One bowl with a small glaze gap to the well (approx. 2 mm), one repaired chip and minor frits to the rim, and minor chips to the underside of the footring. The other bowl in overall fair condition with a repaired frit to the underside of the rim (6 mm) and minor firing imperfections (including a few small gray spots to the exterior).
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.