- 733
A ROBIN'S-EGG BLUE-GLAZED PEAR-SHAPED VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
the globular body rising to a tall slender columnar neck, standing on a slightly splayed foot, covered in a brilliantly mottled turquoise and blue glaze
Condition
The vase has been drilled in the base with a 3/4 in. diameter hole. There is a 3/8 in. area of old glaze flaking on the rim of the foot and some minor scratches around the edge of the foot and the rim of the neck presumably caused when the vase was previously mounted as a lamp.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.