Lot 17
China, Sung (Song) Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE. One of a large selection of gorgeous and guaranteed authentic Jian or Jizhou Kiln Hare's fur vessels and in my mind one of the absolutely most gorgeous! Deep silvery black and brown glazed pottery bowl with 4 splashes of brown down the interior and stunning deep brown exterior. The glaze is starting to show a subtle iridescence that not only attests to its age and authenticity, but adds greatly to its beauty. For a similar, and in my opinion less desirable example, see Christies Sale 3213, Lot 2227, hammering for $27,503. Size: 5" W x 2.5" H (12.7 cm x 6.4 cm)
We have had several people ask why the opening reserves and estimated prices are so low on items where we have shown comparable examples selling many times higher – such as several of the Chinese Song Dynasty vessels. Auctions are a strange phenomenon. We regularly see auction items that are estimated at one price be bid up to 30x the reserve because 2 people badly want the piece. It does not necessarily mean the item is worth that, it means 2 people were willing to pay more than the market value to acquire it. Additionally, the Bernheimer family has instructed us to price the estate at levels that will generate interest and ensure that most of the lots will sell. We believe we have set prices that are very attractive that should guarantee robust bidding. Bidders will have opportunities to obtain fabulous, museum-worthy pieces at prices that are extremely attractive.
Provenance: Ex- Collection of Paul and Louise Bernheimer, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, Ca. Acquired before 1980
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| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $25,000 |