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A RARE 'CHANGSHA' PAINTED EWER TANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- 12.5 cm, 4 7/8 in.
flanked by a curved spout and a handle, the rounded shoulder and cylindrical neck painted in dark brown with geometric designs
Provenance
Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd, Hong Kong, 5th May 1997.
Condition
The ewer has some nibbles to the edges, especially to the tip of the spout. There are some glaze flakes, including two refilled ones of approx. 0.6 cm at the mouthrim. The ewer is covered with wax at places, including a small section to the spout, possibly to stabilise glaze flakes and conceal firing flaws.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."