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GLOSSARY NOTICES TO ALL BUYERS
Comments in the catalog descriptions about condition are general
Typical Headings Used in the Catalog in nature and are subject to the “as is” clause in our Conditions of
Sale printed in the front part of this catalog. Condition reports are
The following are examples of the terminology used in the catalog. While every available upon request from the Asian Department and are strongly
reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the statements made in the recommended for all buyers who cannot view the property in person.
catalog are correct, all statements and terms in this catalog are subject to the
provisions of the Conditions of Sale and the Galleries and Consignors make no Endangered Species and CITES Permits
warranties or representations with respect to any lot. The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain
countries may be subject to export and import regulations,
AUTHORSHIP licensure and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing
animal material such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, coral
Wang Hui or whalebone may require the granting of one or more export or
The piece is, in our opinion, a work of the artist. import licenses or may be banned from import altogether by some
countries. Lots that contain these aforementioned materials may
Attributed to Wang Hui also not be eligible for exportation if they are not over one hundred
The piece is, in our opinion, from the period of the artist and possibly by his hand. years of age. Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot
number contain one or more such animal materials. It is the buyer’s
School of Wang Hui responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any
The piece is, in our opinion, in the style of the artist, possibly of a later period. relevant export or import licenses. Please note that this process
is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time.
After Wang Hui Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import
The piece is, in our opinion, a copy done in the spirit of the artist. license or denial of a license’s issuance, purchased lots shall be
paid for in accordance with the Conditions of Sale, and any such
“Signed” delay or denial shall not serve as the basis for cancellation of any
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, is that of the artist. sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information from
the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import
“Bearing the signature of” or “inscribed” restrictions, requirements, and costs prior to bidding.
The piece has a signature which, in our opinion, might be spurious or that of a Upon request, Bonhams & Butterfields can refer the purchaser to
later follower of the artist. an agent who can assist the purchaser in attempting to obtain
the appropriate licenses. However, there is no assurance that any
CERAMICS, PORCELAINS and OTHER WORKS OF ART necessary licenses can be obtained.

Famille Verte Ovoid Vase
Kangxi Mark and Period
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty and
marked as such, the date and mark appear in bold below the description.

Famille Verte Ovoid Vase 尊敬的諸位客戶請注意﹕
Kangxi Period 請您在競標前仔細閱讀拍賣規則。
When the piece is, in our opinion, a work of that period, reign or dynasty, the 在競標有“Y”字母標誌的拍品前，請您務必閱讀本目錄拍賣規則中有關
date appears in bold below the description. 對“Y”拍品的重要說明。您若有任何相關疑問，請致電咨詢本公司亞洲
藝術部﹕
Famille Verte Ovoid Vase (415) 503 3358
When the piece, in our opinion, was manufactured during the 20th century or
later, or when its date of manufacture is unclear, no date appears below its Physical Condition of Lots in this Auction:
bold description.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO REFERENCE IN THIS CATALOG
PHONETICS OF THE PINYIN AND WADE-GILES SYSTEMS TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF ANY LOT. INTENDING BIDDERS
The following phonetic chart is provided as a pronunciation aid. MUST SATISFY THEMSELVES AS TO THE CONDITION OF ANY
LOTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE ‘LIMITATION OF LIABILITY’ IN THE
Initials syllables: Final syllables: ‘CONDITIONS OF SALE.’

Pinyin Wade-Giles Pinyin Wade-Giles As a courtesy to intending bidders, Bonhams will provide a written
indication of the physical condition of lots in this sale if a request
is received up to 24 hours before the auction starts. Such report is
also available for download from Bonhams website.

an. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . en b. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p No Guarantee of Authenticity for Chinese Paintings
e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p’ Current scholarship in the field of Chinese paintings does
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ih d. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t not permit unqualified statements as to Authorship or date
i. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u (si/ssu) t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . t’ of execution. The limited right of rescission contained in
ie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ieh g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . k the Conditions of Sale does not apply to Chinese paintings.
ong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ung k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . k Nonetheless, if within twenty-one days of the sale of any such lot,
ue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ueh zh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch the original purchaser gives written notice to Bonhams that the lot
ui. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . uei k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch is a forgery and if within fourteen days after giving such notice, the
uo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .o ch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch’ original purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as at
yi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i q. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ch’ the time of sale and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is
YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YU z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ts, tz a forgery, Bonhams & Butterfields will rescind the sale and refund
YU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YU c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ts’ tz’ the purchase price received. For this purpose a ‘forgery’ is defined
r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j as a work created with intent to deceive.
x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hs