China, Northern Song / Jin Dynasty, ca. 12th to 13th century. Shallow ceramic bowl rising from a short foot to everted rim, interior splashed with streaks of russet reserved against a lustrous bluish-black ground, exterior glazed with black streaks with streams of russet ending just above the foot (iron oxide slip was splashed to create the contrasting russet spots, some containing silvery metallic flecks). Size: 5.25" W (13.3 cm)

For a similar example, see Bonhams, Oct 9, 2014 auction, estimate of 20,000 to 31,000 Euros.

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-estate of Paul and Louise Bernheimer, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA - acquired before 1980

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