Smith & Singer
83

A 'jun' bowl
Yuan/Ming dynasty

Estimate $2,000 – $3,000

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Alternate Views

robustly potted rising from a slightly splayed low foot, covered inside and out with a milky-blue glaze thinning at the rim to a mushroom colour, and falling short of the foot on the exterior revealing the coarse clay body burnt orange in the firing
18.2 cm diameter

  • Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
  • $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some fine glaze cracks on the interior, a small indent where glaze not adhered approx 0.5 cm, some scattered darker flecks in the glaze, a very minor frit on rim edge and some bubble pits on the exterior.

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 Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Saleroom Notices regarding this sale. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.

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Specialists

Guy Cairnduff

Head

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Guy Cairnduff


Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art
Melbourne  |  Sydney
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T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Geoffrey Smith
  

Alison Alford

Alison Alford

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Sydney
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E: Alison Alford

Anthony Hurl

Specialist Consultant

Arts & Design
Adelaide
T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836
E: Anthony Hur
       

Ann Roberts

Ann Roberts

Specialist Consultant, Asian Art

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Ann Roberts

Fiona Hayward

Fiona Hayward

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Fiona Hayward

     

Brett Ballard

Brett Ballard

Senior Specialist

Australian & International Art
Sydney
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402
E: Brett Ballard

Liza Hallam

Administrator

Arts & Design
Melbourne
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900
E: Liza Hallam
Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design

AU0815  |  21 Jun 2017  |  Sydney
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