Lot 949
- 949
A LARGE WHITE-GLAZED BOWL NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramics
of broad conical form on a short foot, freely carved to the interior with peony sprays, covered overall in an ivory glaze
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. A. Kok-Viersen.
Sotheby's London, 28th May 1974, lot 18, (inventory no. P126).
Sotheby's London, 28th May 1974, lot 18, (inventory no. P126).
Condition
An approx. 4-cm crack descending from the rim and a 1-cm chip to the rim. Firing imperfections include kiln grit and iron spots (mostly to the interior), tears to the body around the rim, and small glaze gaps. The rim polished.
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.